Job Title: ICT Systems Specialist – Linux Administration
Location: Zurich, Switzerland (2 days per week in the office)
Type: Permanent position (100%)
Budget: Up to 120,000 CHF per annum based on relevant experience and suitability – final offer is managers discretion.
We are looking for an ICT Systems Specialist with strong Linux Administration experience to join a technical infrastructure team responsible for operating and developing business-critical IT services within a large, complex environment.
This is a hands-on infrastructure role, focusing primarily on Linux server administration, system reliability, automation and the ongoing development of core network services.
Your Profile
- Proven experience in Linux Systems Administration within production environments.
- Strong knowledge of Linux server operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and performance.
- Good understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Proxy and RADIUS.
- Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code, ideally Ansible, Git, Bash or Python.
- Exposure to Kubernetes, containers and CI/CD environments would be advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- A proactive approach to improving infrastructure, automation and system reliability.
The Role
- Administer, maintain and develop Linux server infrastructure within a production environment.
- Ensure the stability, security and availability of business-critical systems and services.
- Manage and maintain core network services, including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and RADIUS.
- Support and develop Linux-based platforms, including Kubernetes, GitLab and CI/CD environments.
- Automate infrastructure and operational processes using Ansible, Git and scripting.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed systems.
- Plan and implement system upgrades, maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
- Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
What’s on Offer?
- A technically challenging Linux infrastructure role.
- High levels of ownership and responsibility.
- The opportunity to work with modern infrastructure, automation and DevOps technologies.
- A collaborative technical environment with scope to influence infrastructure improvements and development.
