Senior Server & Infrastructure Engineer – Windows/Linux & VMware

Senior Server & Infrastructure Engineer – Windows/Linux & VMware

80–100% | Fribourg or Zurich | Partial remote work

Our client is an established organisation operating across multiple locations in Switzerland and undergoing a period of growth and digital transformation.

To support the continued development and reliability of its IT environment, we are looking for a Senior Server & Infrastructure Engineer to ensure the performance, security and continuous improvement of the organisation's infrastructure.

In this role, you will act as a technical reference for server infrastructure, contributing both to daily operations and to strategic IT projects. You will work closely with network, security and application teams, as well as external service providers and international IT teams.

Your Responsibilities

Server & Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement and maintain server and storage infrastructure
• Ensure the reliability, security and performance of server environments
• Define and maintain infrastructure standards covering Windows Server, Linux, VMware, patch management and virtualization
• Manage server assets and infrastructure lifecycle
• Plan capacity, investments and hardware replacement
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and infrastructure configurations

Infrastructure Projects & Governance

• Gather and prioritise infrastructure requirements from projects and business stakeholders
• Prepare and review technical specifications
• Represent server infrastructure in IT projects and governance meetings
• Contribute to infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives
• Collaborate closely with network, security and application teams

Operations & Support

• Provide 2nd level infrastructure support across Switzerland
• Coordinate 3rd level support with international IT teams
• Proactively identify and communicate risks, issues and improvement opportunities
• Ensure effective operational follow-up and continuous improvement

Suppliers & Partners

• Manage external infrastructure providers
• Coordinate supplier selection and procurement activities
• Work closely with external IT service providers throughout the infrastructure lifecycle

Your Profile

• Proven experience as a Server Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or in a similar position
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration
• Solid experience with VMware, ESXi, Hyper-V or VDI
• Experience with server, storage and infrastructure lifecycle management
• Good understanding of infrastructure security, patch management and system administration
• Experience working with external vendors and IT service providers
• Experience participating in infrastructure or digital transformation projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structured, organised and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Collaborative and proactive approach
• Fluent in English, with French or German required

What You Can Expect

• A technically challenging role within a complex and evolving IT environment
• A combination of hands-on infrastructure responsibilities and strategic project involvement
• Exposure to international IT teams and external technology partners
• Responsibility for critical server and infrastructure environments
• The opportunity to contribute to infrastructure evolution and digital transformation
• A dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous improvement
• Location: Fribourg or Zurich
• Partial remote work

If you are an experienced Server or Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role combining hands-on infrastructure, virtualization, lifecycle management and IT projects, this opportunity could be of interest.