Zürich
Linux System Engineer - Cloud & OpenStack (m/f/d)
- 09 September 2026
- 70 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre, both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in recruitment and career planning.
Linux System Engineer - Cloud & OpenStack (m/f/d)
What does the digital transformation of tomorrow’s public administration look like? Our Rocken partner develops customised IT solutions for authorities, administrations, and public institutions. The range of services extends from cloud and security services to software development, strategic consulting, and artificial intelligence. The company combines technological innovation with the highest security standards and specialises in digitalising complex administrative processes. The focus is on developing future-proof, secure solutions. The working style is characterised by technical excellence, clear quality standards, and the ambition to create sustainable digital infrastructures. Shape the digital future and become part of a team that achieves real societal impact. Ready for this challenge with our Rocken partner?Responsibilities:
Responsibility for the operation, further development, and automation of our cloud and Linux platforms with a focus on OpenStack
Contribute to the design, construction, and optimisation of the OpenStack environment and actively help shape its further development
Plan and implement infrastructure and automation solutions using Ansible, OpenTofu, Terraform and other modern tools
Ensure stable, performant, and secure operation as well as analyse and sustainably resolve complex incidents in 2nd and 3rd level support
Work closely with infrastructure, network, and storage teams, help shape architecture and technology decisions, and gradually take on responsibility as an OpenStack specialist
Qualifications:
Completed studies in computer science or a comparable technical education or training
Several years of experience as a Linux System Engineer, Linux Platform Engineer, or Linux Administrator in demanding enterprise environments
Solid knowledge in automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code, ideally with Ansible, OpenTofu, or Terraform
Good knowledge of cloud platforms, OpenStack, virtualisation, container technologies, networking, and storage as well as an understanding of highly available infrastructures
Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style, very good German skills (C1) and good English skills as well as willingness for on-call duty
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Workplace
Zurich
Contact
Dani Camoes,
+41443852126
