Internship - Network Engineer - Network, Observability and Security

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 230 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. “Rethink Everything” is our philosophy – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. Internship - Network Engineer - Network, Observability and Security As part of the Network Infrastructure team, you will contribute to the operation, automation, and continuous improvement of the Bank's network and security services. You will help enhance visibility across our infrastructure, improve monitoring capabilities, and support the delivery of technical projects with a direct impact on service quality. This internship offers exposure to complex production environments, modern networking technologies, and automation practices within a demanding banking environment. YOUR ROLE Observability, Testing & Monitoring Contribute to improving the visibility of network and security infrastructures. Design and enhance operational dashboards and KPIs. Analyze metrics, logs, and alerts to identify improvement opportunities. Support the implementation of automated infrastructure health and consistency checks. Automate compliance and inventory controls. Develop internal tools to support operational activities. Implement automated infrastructure validation and testing processes. Automation Develop and enhance automation scripts, primarily using Python. Contribute to the automation of recurring operational tasks. Document automated processes and procedures. Network & Security Participate in support and troubleshooting activities. Contribute to network infrastructure enhancement projects. Perform technical analyses and recommend improvements. Participate in testing and validation activities related to infrastructure changes and migrations. Documentation & Continuous Improvement Maintain technical documentation. Formalize operational procedures. Participate in lessons learned reviews and business continuity exercises. Identify opportunities to optimize processes and ways of working. YOUR PROFILE Currently pursuing a degree (University, University of Applied Sciences, or Engineering School) in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Strong interest in networking, automation, and IT infrastructure. Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking. Understanding of routing, switching, DNS, and DHCP concepts. Basic scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Interest in monitoring, observability, and/or cybersecurity. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to work autonomously with a high level of attention to detail. Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills. Eagerness to learn and grow in a challenging professional environment. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN Hands-on experience within a critical enterprise infrastructure environment. Mentorship and coaching from experienced network and security engineers. The opportunity to contribute to projects with tangible business impact. Exposure to enterprise-grade networking, security, monitoring, and automation technologies. A collaborative environment that fosters learning, innovation, and continuous development. Our Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison’s DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Help us build the bank of tomorrow. Lombard Odier’s purpose is to preserve and grow our clients’ assets over time. With a history spanning over 220 years, we have served our clients for over seven generations, weathered 40 financial crises and ceaselessly innovated to offer best in class, sustainable services to our clients. our mission to you. Lombard Odier is an employer of choice. We are committed to providing a stimulating work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving business opportunities and effectiveness. our culture. At Lombard Odier, we understand that our people are a precious resource. That’s why we’ve focused on creating an atmosphere where every unique individual can flourish and work together to achieve our goals. Building an environment where our teams can be inspired, “rethink everything” and thrive in a positive, energetic setting, is the essence of our culture. diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunities employer. As an EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) certified organisation, we aspire to create an optimal workplace for women and men, and help them benefit from it. EDGE is the leading global standard for measuring gender equality in the workplace. training. If our people improve, we improve. That’s why at Lombard Odier, we offer all the support employees need to take responsibility for their own personal and professional development. This sums up our desire to recognise and promote the talents of each and every employee in keeping with our values. Our commitment to valuing and fostering skills and know-how is what underpins our diverse and high-quality training programme.