Network Engineer

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

• Drive the implementation of Fortinet Firewalls in OT environments
• Manage network services to meet defined SLAs/OLAs
• Coordinate with external service providers as required
• Monitor and maintain the stability of the network infrastructure
• Perform incident and change management activities
• Document network infrastructure, processes, and operational procedures
• Provide 24×7 on-call support as part of a rotation
• Implement new network services/systems where required
• Report on network service performance and availability
• Conduct capacity planning for network resources
• Apply ITIL-based processes to the network environment
• Develop and deliver customer-oriented services
• Organize trainings and workshops on network-related topics
• Support the implementation of the company’s IT security policies within the team’s scope
• Define security concepts for network services in collaboration with the Cyber Security team

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a firewall administrator and network engineer, ideally in a multinational environment
• Certifications: CCNA (or equivalent) and/or Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP)
• Proven ability to deliver a high-quality customer experience
• Strong skills in preparing and executing changes with accuracy and reliability
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities in network services and processes
• Self-driven, able to perform tasks with minimal supervision
• Experienced in collaborating effectively with international and cross-functional teams

Additional Information

Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.