Senior System Engineer (On-Prem Infrastructure | VMware | Microsoft)
Geneva
To strengthen the IT department at our Geneva location, we are looking for a highly experienced Senior System Engineer to support and further develop a complex, predominantly on-premise IT infrastructure.
- The position is available immediately or by mutual agreement.
Your Responsibilities
- Operate, administer, and continuously improve an enterprise-level Windows Server and Linux server environment, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.
- Take a leading role in IT operations while contributing to system engineering, optimisation, and long-term infrastructure development in close collaboration with internal teams.
- Administer and further develop a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) based on VMware; experience with KVM is an advantage.
- Install, operate, and maintain Citrix server environments (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops).
- Operate Microsoft SQL Server databases used as application backends, acting as a technical SQL Server DBA.
- Manage, maintain, and further develop the network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and firewall components.
- Design, implement, and maintain automation and orchestration solutions using PowerShell and Ansible.
- Perform advanced system administration via command line and console, not limited to graphical user interfaces.
- Monitor and manage storage, backup, and data protection solutions.
- Lead and participate in infrastructure projects, working closely with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
- Provide advanced technical support and escalation for complex incidents, coordinating with vendors and service providers where appropriate.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and shared standards.
- Maintain a holistic view of the overall IT infrastructure and actively contribute to a stable, well-coordinated IT organisation.
Your Profile
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a comparable qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive professional experience in a Senior System Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Senior Systems Administrator role within complex enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft on-premise environments (Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange).
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and Intune in a hybrid context.
- Experience with Linux system administration in enterprise environments.
- Excellent knowledge of VMware, hyperconverged infrastructure, and virtualisation technologies; KVM knowledge is a plus.
- Very good knowledge of Citrix, Microsoft SQL Server, storage, and backup solutions.
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills are required, and experience with Ansible automation is considered an advantage.
- Proven networking skills (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching).
- Strong analytical abilities combined with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently while being a reliable and supportive team member.
- Very strong troubleshooting skills and experience in handling complex incidents.
- Very good French language skills are mandatory.
- English proficiency at a minimum B2 level.
- Due to regulatory and operational requirements, permanent residence in Switzerland and unrestricted work authorisation are required.
We Offer
- A senior-level position with a high degree of responsibility in a professional on-premise IT environment.
- A technically challenging role with close collaboration within an experienced IT team.
- A long-term perspective in a stable, structured, and cooperative working environment.
Should you have any questions, the appointed recruitment consultant, Oliver Hoffmann, will be pleased to assist you at any time.
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Oliver Hoffmann
o.hoffmann@thebrains.ch
+41 44 511 00 31 - Notice to recruitment agencies:
- This position is being handled under an exclusive mandate by a recruitment consultancy. Unsolicited applications or candidate profiles submitted by third-party agencies will not be considered and do not give rise to any entitlement to a placement fee or any other form of compensation. Thank you for your understanding.