Network & Security Engineer IT-OT

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

 

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

 

Overview

 

Industry 4.0, (I)IoT, Cloud, Security, and digitalization – the convergence of IT and OT (Operational Technology) is rapidly progressing. At SKAN, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to IT-OT projects in an international environment. In our newly established IT-OT team, you will provide network and security services, particularly in qualified/validated environments.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Plan and implement complex IT-OT projects in industrial settings

  • In a fast-growing company, you will take on leadership and responsibility for exciting sub-projects to elevate and maintain SKAN’s IT-OT network and security infrastructure at a highly professional level

  • In close collaboration with internal and external partners, you will handle error analysis and troubleshooting (2nd and 3rd level support)

  • To maintain high standards, you will manage the environment under change management and be responsible for operating manuals and documentation

  • You will ensure compliance with strict qualification/validation requirements for the base infrastructure, conduct system tests, and document them

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • University degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification

  • Excellent knowledge of designing, building, operating, and troubleshooting company-wide IT-OT network and security infrastructures (with a focus on current Cisco and Palo Alto technologies)

  • Practical experience in implementing business requirements for IT-OT infrastructures, as well as project experience in SMEs and/or the pharmaceutical industry

  • Several years of professional experience in IT-OT network and security; you have supplemented your foundational training with additional qualifications/certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Palo PCNSE)

  • Practical knowledge of business analysis, requirements engineering, and computer system validation

  • ITIL certification and demonstrable knowledge of CSV are mandatory

  • Additional training in project management is an advantage

  • Very good knowledge of German and English is a must

 

 

Softskills

 

  • Solution-oriented and structured thinking

  • High quality standards

  • Open communication

  • Precise and thorough working style

 

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture 
  • Room for ideas  
  • Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
  • Intensive and job-orientated induction training
  • Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
  • Open communication policy
  • 5 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off

 

For questions please contact Steffan Fluri.