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„The whole hiring process was a really positive experience for me. I was given the opportunity to move forward professionally and to test myself in a new, more senior role. I was trusted from the start, and I had all the support I needed to take the next step in my career with confidence. They connected me with the right technical contact, and every question I had was answered quickly and clearly, so I never felt left on my own. Communication was smooth, each step built on the one before, and the whole process moved surprisingly fast and without a hitch.”
K. R. – Solution Architect
“Looking back over more than 15 years, Swicon gets top marks from me: it has built itself into a fast-growing multinational, and all the while it has backed its people professionally across the board — it even supported my PMP certification with a proper training course.”
B. T. – Sr. Projectmanager
“I’ve been working with SWICON for almost a year and a half now, and it’s been a positive experience from start to finish. Both the hiring process and the admin side of things ran smoothly, and whenever I had a question, help came quickly. I particularly appreciate how kind and helpful my colleagues are, and the fact that the company genuinely invests in building a community — there are regular programmes and events.
I’ve grown a lot professionally in my time here, too. My tasks and my responsibilities have kept widening, I’ve been able to take on more complex challenges, and I’ve also had the chance to support and mentor others. On the IT side I’ve been given opportunities that made a real difference to where I am professionally, so on the whole I see SWICON as a supportive place that gives you genuine room to grow.”
M. L. – Software developer
Powering mission – critical operations across Europe
200+successful transformation programs
50Msecure transactions every month
20+years of enterprise expertise
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HUN Budapest hybrid senior Our partner is the world’s largest humanitarian network, which has successfully carried out its activities around the globe for over 100 years. They are continually striving for further success with the assistance of a dedicated workforce, so their Digitalization and IT Department is now expanding to better support global projects and core activities. 1. Regularly analyse existing information systems, networks, network security systems, technical standards, compliance, and appropriate use of them, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Conduct or arrange for and lead the execution of assessment activities to determine the NS’s overall Information Security Maturity level.2. Develop, implement, and maintain NSs wide standards, strategies, and training materials for infrastructure and information-systems security, while establishing and supporting technological standards to ensure seamless integration and interoperability across systems, applications, and services.3. Shape and maintain the architectural strategy and roadmap for foundational technologies (network LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, mobile device and application management, M365, Azure) within the Blueprint programme, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the strategic objectives of all NSs in scope.4. Drive the design, implementation, and enhancement of on-premises, hybrid, or cloudnative IT infrastructure, network and security systems, leveraging market research toConfidential – Not Protectedpropose cost-efficient, high-value improvements while developing solution architectures and high-level designs to minimize technical debt and streamline delivery, In country where needed.5. Act as a lead subject matter expert, and provide technical expertise, control, and governance in developing, implementing, and supporting service improvement roadmaps for a broad range of infrastructure and security services to all NSs including but not limited to the following technology stacks:o Network infrastructure based on Cisco and Ubiquity products.o Network Security / SASE / SDWAN solutionso Zero Trust Network Access products and solutionso Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot.o Microsoft Windows Server systems with specific focus on ADDS and ADFS.o Microsoft 365 Services, including but not limited to EXO, SPO, Teamso Microsoft Defender family.o Entra ID, Hybrid Connectivity, Conditional Access Policies, Multi-FactorAuthentication.o Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and cloud adoption framework.6. Lead the implementation and advise of field projects affecting the overall security and stability of NSs systems and services. Work jointly with NS teams to define success criteria, identify risk factors, comprehensively document the project’s, goals, milestones, and deadlines related to Infrastructure and security.7. Lead the business and technical negotiations on behalf of the NSs or act as a business and technical advisor in conducting such with external service providers, technology partners and other consulting companies to reach a favourable outcome for the NSs with regards to the technological advancements and improvements set out in the projects deliverables.8. Adhere to and advocate the use of relevant project management methodologies and policies. Support the NSs and other stakeholders in applying and following the applicable project management methodologies throughout the projects’ lifecycle.9. Perform on-demand and specific vendor review, evaluation, and establish recommendations for improving the design, performance, costs, and reliability of providedConfidential – Not Protectedservices. Define and maintain competitive and state-of-the-art KPI for NSs ad-hoc/ondemand basis.10. Take part in streamlining service delivery models and develop proposals for refactoring complex contracts and agreements to rectify inherent contextual obscurity proactively.11. Take part in regular budgeting exercises. Assure the required budget for implementation and operational maintenance of the products, systems, and tools (licenses, warranties, repairs, service fees, utilities) is accurately accommodated in the financial predictions.12. Lead, coach, and mentor NSs staff and external consultants throughout the end-toend delivery of the blueprint programme. Oversee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities with trainings, and workshops.13. Promote and encourage a spirit of teamwork and unity among team members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, appreciation of diversity and cohesiveness, support, and effective working to enable each employee and the team to succeed.Duties applicable to all staff 1. Work actively towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariat’s goals. 2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles. 3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager. Lead IT infrastructure design, implementation, and governance across various national organizations with differing digital maturity levels. Develop and execute a unified Governance and Support Model to ensure the efficient deployment and operation of IT systems. Plan and oversee cloud migration projects, primarily within Microsoft Azure and M365 environments. Establish and maintain a robust security framework to enhance the resilience and compliance of IT infrastructure. Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to align IT solutions with organizational objectives. Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership in cloud services, networking, and cybersecurity. Manage a small team and coordinate with external vendors to ensure successful project delivery. Adapt to diverse IT environments and assist national organizations in optimizing their digital capabilities. Travel as required, particularly during initial implementation phases (potentially 2-3 weeks on-site within a 2-3 month period). Core Competencies:Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure:Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune, Windows Autopilot)Hybrid cloud management (M365, Entra ID, Entra ID Connect, Web Application Proxy, APC)Cloud Adoption Framework, IaaS, SaaS, PaaSNetworking & Security:Enterprise networking (L2, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, Zero Trust Network Access)Network protocols: OSI, TCP/UDP, CIDR/VLSM, NAT/PAT, L2TP/IPSEC, BGP/OSPF, VRRPSecurity frameworks: Microsoft Defender family (Defender for Endpoint, O365, Identity, Cloud), IDS/IPS/HIPSIdentity & Access Management: Entra ID (Azure AD), MFA, Conditional Access PoliciesInfrastructure & System Administration:Windows Server (Active Directory, ADFS), failover clusters, disaster recoveryDatacenter administration and maintenanceHigh-performance computing infrastructureAutomation & Scripting:Advanced PowerShell for automation and troubleshootingProject & Vendor Management:IT service improvement roadmaps, vendor selection (RFP/RFI), budgeting, contract negotiationsBusiness account management, procurement, service delivery supervisionGovernance & Compliance:IT security maturity assessments, standardization, KPI management, risk assessmentFluent English (spoken & written) Experience in the development, implementation, and operative management ofCybersecurity functions (CSIRT/SOC/SecOps/IDR/DR) and services.Experience in managing teams in a supervisory role.Experience in working in global south countries.Ability and willingness to travel for up to three weeks at a time, multiple times a year to countries in the global south. Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish, or Arabic). International organizationProfessional IT environmentCompetitive salaryCafeteriaHealth insuranceInternational career opportunitiesLaptop/Mobile phone