Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (80-100%)

Location: Zurich – Hybrid

We’ve partnered with one of the leading universities in Zurich that’s advancing its IT infrastructure. They are looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer – Linux to strengthen their platform operations and play a key role in shaping the future of their container and cloud environments.

Your Role

You’ll design, operate, and optimise Linux and Kubernetes systems, ensuring a secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure. Working closely with development teams, you’ll implement automation, improve efficiency, and contribute to the ongoing modernisation of the university’s IT landscape.

Key Focus Areas

• Operate and enhance Kubernetes clusters and container platforms
• Manage Linux (Red Hat) systems and OpenLDAP directories
• Support MySQL , PostgreSQL , and Oracle databases
• Maintain web environments such as WordPress , Adobe AEM , and LAMP stacks
• Automate operations with Bash , Perl , or Python
• Apply Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps practices

Your Profile

• Completed education or degree in Computer Science , Systems Engineering , or a related field.
• Several years of experience as a Linux System Engineer/Administrator , ideally in a Red Hat environment.
• Proven expertise in Kubernetes and container technologies .
• Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code , DevOps , and agile working practices.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Perl, Python).
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
• High sense of responsibility, ownership, and customer focus.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

If this role sounds interesting to you, apply now!