The Role
Serve as the internal IT architecture authority across networks, cloud, security, platforms, and applications. Define architectures aligned with IT strategy, translate business needs into solution proposals, advise projects, design application integrations, support Azure, Kubernetes, AI, and Microsoft 365 initiatives, maintain documentation and standards, conduct design reviews, and identify optimization opportunities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Senior IT Architect - German Speaker
Our client is a sizeable public-sector organisation based in
central Switzerland. As part of an ambitious digital transformation programme,
they are looking for a senior IT architect to act as their internal reference
on all architecture matters — covering network, cloud, security, platforms and
applications.
This position is based in the Canton of Schwyz, 2days/week on-site
Your responsibilities
- Define, maintain and advocate IT architectures in line
with the overall IT strategy
- Translate business requirements into solution proposals
and decision frameworks
- Advise and support IT projects on all
architecture-related topics
- Design integrations of business applications into the
existing system landscape
- Contribute to network segmentation design (on-premise
and cloud)
- Support cloud (Azure), container (Kubernetes), AI and
M365 initiatives
- Maintain architecture documentation and define quality
standards
- Conduct design reviews and identify optimisation
opportunities
Requirements
- University or university of applied sciences degree in
computer science or equivalent
- Certified IT architecture training (TOGAF or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a generalist IT
architect
- Broad technical coverage: network, servers, security,
cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), client, data and applications
- Technical knowledge : Azure, Kubernetes, M365
- Experience in IT requirements management
- Fluent German (C1 minimum), written and spoken —
professional English
Skills Required
- University or university of applied sciences degree in computer science or equivalent
- Certified IT architecture training such as TOGAF or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a generalist IT architect
- Broad technical coverage across networks, servers, security, cloud, clients, data, and applications
- Technical knowledge of Azure, Kubernetes, and Microsoft 365
- Experience in IT requirements management
- Fluent German at C1 level or higher, written and spoken
- Professional English
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The Company
What We Do
Avanda Solutions is a STEM professional services consultancy headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland, serving enterprise clients across Switzerland and Europe. It helps organizations design, build, and scale complex technology initiatives across technology, life sciences, and engineering. Its offerings span strategic advisory, managed services, technology solutions—including cloud, data, custom software, and systems integration—and access to senior STEM professionals for large, mission-critical business transformations.
