Telecom and Network Infrastructure Technician

What you'll do

Join the Deployment and Operations team in the Communication Systems and Fabric Group and contribute to the reliable connectivity that supports one of the world’s leading scientific research environments. You will coordinate and follow up telecom and network infrastructure works across CERN sites, working with contractors, users and technical teams to plan installations, check quality, ensure safety and maintain accurate documentation. We welcome candidates with hands-on experience in cabling, telecom, electrical, industrial infrastructure or network installation environments who are motivated to develop in a unique international setting.

Your responsibilities

Review cabling requests and collaborate with requesters to clarify needs when necessary.
Help define suitable cable types and routes, working with users and taking into account the local environment.
Coordinate cabling and de-cabling activities with both internal teams and external partners (e.g. contractors).
Prepare clear and practical documentation to support the work (such as drawings and technical plans).
Contribute to safe working practices by identifying potential risks and supporting the implementation of mitigation measures in line with CERN standards.
Support the organisation of logistics for cabling activities, including materials, access, and required equipment.
Participate in worksite coordination and follow-up meetings.
Track progress and help ensure that work is carried out safely and with good quality.
Take part in inspections and acceptance of completed work, and help keep infrastructure records up to date.

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Your profile

Experience in telecom, network, electrical, industrial or technical infrastructure installation environments.
Ability to coordinate work on site with contractors, users, or technical teams.
Good understanding of safety, quality and documentation practices.
Ability to read or produce basic technical documentation, drawings or work instructions.
Experience with structured cabling, fibre, copper, coaxial or radio/leaky-feeder systems is desirable.
Work experience in complex industrial, underground, controlled-access or safety-regulated environments is desirable.
Work experience in complex industrial, underground, controlled-access or safety-regulated environments is desirable.
Contractor follow-up or worksite coordination experience is desirable.
Speaking French would be an advantage.
Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Telecommunications, Information & Communication Technologies, Electric or a related field.

Your skills

Organisation, planning and control.
Specification and follow-up of technical aspects of a contract.
Project management.
Use of office software packages.
Has a structured and organised approach towards work; is able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
Delivers presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusts style and content to the audience; responds calmly and confidently to questions.
Assimilates large quantities of information, identifies key issues and formulates conclusions clearly and concisely.
Takes initiative beyond regular tasks and makes things happen.
Contributes to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addresses issues.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Ideal start date: 01/11/2026

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 3

Benchmark job: 300030 - Computing Technician

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Employment conditions

Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations.
Interventions in underground installations.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 5929 Swiss Francs per month, increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The IT Department designs, operates, and evolves CERN’s core computing and digital infrastructure. It provides the large-scale data processing, storage, networking, and collaboration services that enable CERN’s scientific programme. The Department supports the LHC and non-LHC experiments, accelerator systems, and the wider CERN community, while advancing new computing technologies through research, development, and strategic partnerships.

Overview of CERN

Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

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What should I expect during my first week at CERN?

Your onboarding at CERN includes a comprehensive induction programme, which starts with an official welcome session at the beginning of each month. In addition, you will receive important information both before and after your arrival to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. This process is designed to help you get acquainted with CERN’s environment, your team, and the tools and systems you’ll be using.
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What is the working language at CERN?

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What support does CERN provide for relocation?

CERN does not offer direct assistance with relocation. However, depending on your role and specific criteria, you may be eligible for certain benefits such as an installation allowance and coverage of travel expenses to join CERN. These benefits are designed to help ease the transition when relocating to the Geneva area. For more information, please consult the “Salary, Benefits and Support“ page.
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