Zug
Head of IT Operations & Engineering (m/f/d)
- 26 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 6300 Zug
About the job
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Head of IT Operations & Engineering (m/f/d)
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Role:
Is technology your strength and leadership your next dimension? You want to advance an IT team and at the same time discuss architecture, cloud, servers and networks on an equal footing. In this responsible role, you combine operational excellence with technical foresight, set clear priorities and ensure that a complex IT landscape becomes a reliable, secure and future-proof platform.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for the stable operation and strategic development of IT operations and infrastructure services
Leadership, coaching and professional development of a technically oriented IT team
Design of a future-proof hybrid cloud and server architecture
Technical responsibility for virtualisation, storage, network, security and central platform services
Evaluation of new technologies and independent participation in demanding implementations
Planning and implementation of cloud transformations, system migrations and infrastructure renewals
Establishment of modern operating standards, automated deployments and proactive infrastructure monitoring
Responsibility for availability, performance, data backup and recoverability of business-critical systems
Coordination of escalations and cross-system issues
Optimisation of operational processes, resources and technical investments
Close collaboration with specialist departments and management in implementing the IT roadmap
Qualifications:
Solid education or further training in computer science, systems engineering or IT engineering
Many years of experience in the administration and architecture of modern infrastructure environments
Very good knowledge of virtualisation, server technologies and cloud platforms
Broad technical understanding of networks, firewalls, storage and identity management
Experience with highly available systems, backup strategies, monitoring and IT security
Leadership skills and the ability to strengthen teams professionally and set clear goals
Practical working style with willingness to work hands-on on complex technical tasks
Experience in planning and implementing infrastructure projects and technical changes
Strong problem-solving skills, decisiveness and organisational ability
Interest in automation, DevOps principles and infrastructure as code
Benefits:
- Home office
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Flexible working hours
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure
- Flat hierarchies
- Attractive training and development opportunities
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Work location
Zug
Contact
Joshua de Boers,
+41443852112