Telecom and Network Infrastructure Technician
Category | Grade:General | 3Deadline:2 Sep 2026Job ID:IT-FCS-DO-2026-173-LDSynced on:6 Aug 2026
Overview
Coordinate telecom and network-infrastructure works across CERN sites, translating cabling requests into documented installations. The technician plans routes and materials, follows contractors, checks quality, supports acceptance inspections and maintains accurate infrastructure records in a complex scientific environment.
Department: IT Department, Communication Systems and Fabric Group
Languages
Required: English or French
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Salary
CHF 5,929 / monthly
Responsibilities
- Review cabling requests and define suitable cable types and routes with users
- Coordinate cabling and de-cabling with internal teams and contractors
- Prepare technical drawings, plans and work documentation
- Identify safety risks and organise materials, access and equipment
- Track worksite progress, inspect completed work and update infrastructure records
Requirements
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in telecommunications, ICT, electrical engineering or a related field
- Experience in telecom, network, electrical, industrial or technical-infrastructure installation
- Ability to coordinate onsite work with contractors, users or technical teams
- Spoken and written English or French with commitment to learn the other
Skills
Telecom and network infrastructure installationWorksite and contractor coordinationSafety and quality assuranceTechnical documentation and drawingsOrganisation and project follow-up
Tools
Structured cablingFibre, copper and coaxial cablingRadio and leaky-feeder systemsOffice software
Additional info
- Work may include underground and radiation areas, stand-by duty, nights, Sundays and holidays
- Eligibility is limited to nationals of eligible CERN Member or Associate Member States