Linux System Engineer

Lead Linux Infrastructure & Services

Take personal responsibility for the technical architecture, continuous development, and 3rd-level operations of our Linux ecosystem. This includes managing hosts, web/application platforms (e.g., LAMP), containerization, and Slurm workload management.

Automate & Orchestrate Systems

Proactively design, deploy, and refine scalable configuration management tools (Ansible/Puppet), database hosts, and automation scripts to ensure high service availability and operational integrity.

Manage Enterprise Storage & High-Performance Data

Provide and maintain robust UNIX/Linux storage (NFS, CIFS, Kerberos, CEPH, RAID). Lead technical investigations into complex data challenges, optimize storage migrations, and safeguard data resilience.

Secure Network & System Topologies

Own system security, disaster recovery protocols, and server/service lifecycle management. Define and enforce secure firewall rules, network configurations, and data integrity safeguards.

Drive Strategic & Central Projects

Lead local IT projects with high visibility and dependencies on central IT units, serving as the core technical liaison to deliver modern infrastructure solutions.

Consult & Support Scientific Users

Act as an expert partner for internal research groups—advising on client/server specifications, delivering custom infrastructure solutions, and providing support for Linux workstations and servers.

Foster Collaboration & Redundancy

Nurture team well-being and operational continuity by mentoring peers and building technical supporting skills redundancy.

Professional Profile

Expertise meets team spirit. You enjoy working as part of a team and value a service-oriented approach to your work. You are able to maintain a clear overview of complex issues and find it easy to get to grips with new technologies and customer needs.

• Professional Experience: A few years of hands-on Linux experience with strong foundational knowledge of Ubuntu and RedHat distributions, automation (Ansible and/or Puppet) and scripting, securing, and user-facing environments. Slurm experience is an advantage.
• Storage & Systems Expertise: Technical familiarity with Unix-related storage technologies (NFS, CIFS, Kerberos, CEPH, RAID), systems monitoring, and server hardware support.
• Virtualization & Services: Working experience with virtualization, container technologies, and web/application server security.
• Certifications & Growth: LPIC or Red Hat certification is preferred. We value continuous professional development and support your growth into the broader requirements of the position.
• Analytical & Methodological Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and a structured, proactive approach to system administration and planning, combined with a sense of innovation.
• Communication & Inclusivity: Excellent customer orientation, strong communication skills (in English, German an advantage) and an inclusive mindset for collaborating effectively within a diverse, multi-cultural academic environment.

Position Highlights & Benefits

• A role designed for professional growth, offering high personal autonomy and technical decision-making space.
• 3rd-level systems engineering embedded within the cutting-edge D-BSSE scientific community in Basel.
• Strong team support with shared operational duties and opportunity to continuously develop your technical skills in a production environment.
• Excellent financial security with attractive pension plans via PUBLICA.
• Public transport subsidies (SBB) and car-sharing options (Mobility).