Senior System Engineer - Linux
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Zurich Area (Hybrid)
We are collaborating with one of Switzerland's top universities to recruit a Senior System Engineer - Linux who is eager to contribute significantly within a dynamic and agile ICT environment.
Your Role
- Manage and continuously enhance a resilient Linux server infrastructure, both on-premises and in Azure Cloud
- Ensure operating system security, and oversee selected database and web server components
- Design and maintain container platform infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) integrated with CI/CD pipelines
- Administer logging systems (Elastic Stack) and assist with integration into security operations (SIEM)
- Develop and optimize monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Icinga) in partnership with ICT teams
- Lead automation efforts using SaltStack and various scripting languages
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and agile ICT teams to support ongoing digital transformation initiatives
Your Profile
- Degree in IT or equivalent professional experience as a Linux System Engineer
- Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure technologies (e.g., BIG-IP, Elastic, Icinga)
- Skilled in automation and configuration management tools
- Solid foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, reverse proxy)
- Familiarity with storage systems (e.g., NetApp) is advantageous
- Service-oriented mindset with a strong emphasis on innovation and quality
- Strategic thinker capable of translating operational requirements into practical solutions
- Strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders
- Experienced in agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban
- Proficient in both German and English (spoken and written)
If this opportunity excites you, don't hesitate-apply today!
