Prime21
Ostschweiz/Liechtenstein
System Engineer Unix / Linux (m/f/d)
- 04 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate), English (Intermediate)
- Ostschweiz/Liechtenstein
About the job
You don’t just want to operate complex Unix and Linux infrastructures, but actively develop them further? In this role as a System Engineer Unix / Linux, you will work on highly available system landscapes, help shape modern infrastructure services, and ensure that performance, stability, and security are always at top level. Whether you are an experienced engineer or an ambitious junior – your curiosity and passion for technology count here.
Your Tasks
- Further development, renewal, and maintenance of a versatile IT infrastructure (web, database and mail clusters, storage systems, networks, software stack)
- Planning, engineering, and integration of new services and technologies – from conception through launch to stable operation
- Ensuring system security (security & robustness), including monitoring, threat detection, and remediation of security vulnerabilities
- Documentation of system architectures, concepts, as well as disaster and recovery scenarios
- Close collaboration with the System Operations team on configuration management, rollouts, fault analysis, and debugging
- Deployment, adaptation, and further development of open-source software
- Opportunity to specialise depending on project, interest, and experience (e.g. security, storage, networking, automation)
Our Requirements
- Completed computer science degree (university of applied sciences) or solid practical experience as an independent Unix/Linux engineer
- Very good knowledge of Unix/Linux as well as internet and infrastructure environments
- Solid understanding of network technologies and protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, TLS, NFS, proxy
- Experience with shell scripting and ideally other scripting or automation languages
- Analytical, structured thinking with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Interest in security topics and stable, scalable system architectures
- Independent, reliable working style and enjoyment of teamwork
- Good German skills as well as solid English skills
Your Prospects
- Exciting and varied tasks with plenty of scope for design
- Modern, flexible working models (hybrid, home office, workation)
- Support with mobility, home office, and communication
- Generous budget for personal IT equipment
- 5 to 8 weeks’ holiday – depending on your length of service
- Active promotion of further training and personal development
- Modern working environment with retreat and leisure facilities
- Appreciative team culture with a family atmosphere and strong cohesion
