Platform Engineer
IT Infrastructure Systems Engineer
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A high-impact engineering opportunity is available with an international technology company operating a mission-critical platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Virtualization & Linux systems:
Operate Proxmox (or VMware) clusters, Linux VMs, templates, snapshots, and lifecycle management. - Storage & backup:
Administer Ceph/ZFS or similar storage; own backup/restore, DR tests, and capacity planning. - Server & data center operations:
Manage physical servers (HP/Dell etc.), RAID, firmware, hardware replacement, and monitoring of power, temperature, and environmental conditions. - Rack & cabling work:
Perform on-site rack work in colocation/telehouses (mounting equipment, cabling, patching, labeling). - Core infrastructure services:
Support DNS, DHCP, NTP, certificates, and basic network services used by applications. - Monitoring & documentation:
Use Zabbix/Nagios/Cacti or similar for proactive monitoring; maintain inventories, lifecycle plans, and ISO 27001-aligned documentation. - Collaboration:
Work closely with network/telco colleagues on connectivity, incidents, changes, and vendor coordination.
Profile:
- Must have:
- Hands-on experience with virtualization (Proxmox or VMware) and Linux system administration.
- Solid understanding of storage (Ceph, ZFS, or comparable) and backup/restore concepts.
- Strong server hardware skills and real data center operations experience (racks, cabling, hardware health, power, environment).
- Comfortable with on-site work in racks and colocation facilities.
- Should have:
- Experience with DNS, DHCP, NTP, and basic TCP/IP troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Zabbix, Nagios, Cacti, or similar).
- Basic understanding of Cisco networking, VLANs, and VPNs.
- Structured documentation habits, ideally in an ISO 27001 context.
- Optional (nice to have):
- Exposure to telco/messaging concepts (SMPP, SS7/Sigtran, SMSC/STP, SMS services).
- Scripting in Bash, PowerShell, or Python for routine automation.
- Microsoft 365/Entra/Intune and end-user support for a 50+ person office environment.
- Fluent English is required; German is a strong advantage.
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Infrastructure & Data Center Engineer
position to take ownership of virtualization, storage, backup, and data center operations in Switzerland.
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