Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer (m/w/d) – Winterthur Area

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We are seeking an Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer to provide day-2 operations support for server infrastructure, Linux operating systems, and KVM-based virtualization environments. The role focuses on maintaining stable and secure compute services through proactive operations, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, patching, and automation activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Administer and support Linux server environments and KVM-based virtualization platforms.
• •Perform day-2 operational activities including system maintenance, patching, health checks, and performance monitoring.
• •Manage server hardware lifecycle activities across Dell PowerEdge and Lenovo ThinkSystem platforms.
• •Coordinate firmware updates, operating system maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades.
• •Troubleshoot infrastructure, operating system, hardware, and virtualization-related issues.
• •Support operational automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• •Participate in incident management, problem resolution, service reviews, and change implementation activities.
• •Maintain operational standards, documentation, and governance processes to ensure service stability and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• •Experience supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and virtualized infrastructure.
• •Strong knowledge of Linux administration, server hardware, and KVM virtualization technologies.
• •Experience troubleshooting compute infrastructure across physical and virtual environments.
• •Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact service delivery.
• •Strong analytical skills and adherence to operational best practices.

Preferred Certifications:

• •Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• •Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
• •Dell PowerEdge administration or implementation training
• •Lenovo ThinkSystem administration or implementation training
• •Additional Security, Network, Storage, or Compute infrastructure certifications are advantageous

Language Requirement:

• •German language proficiency at minimum B2 level is mandatory.
• •Ability to participate in technical discussions, incident coordination, service reviews, change-related communication, and daily operational interactions with German-speaking stakeholders, customers, and support teams.

Citizenship Requirement:

Applicants must hold Swiss citizenship.

Location:

• •Winterthur area, Switzerland
• •Candidates should be based in, or regularly available within, the Winterthur region to support local operational alignment, customer engagement, coordination with onsite and remote-hands teams, and participation in governance, escalation, and service meetings as required.

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