System Engineer - 100%

About the job

System Engineer - 100%

• Full time
• HUG contract type: Permanent contract
• Department: Directorate of Digital Transformation and AI

Company description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a nationally and internationally recognised institution. To learn more about our organisation, take a few minutes to discover the highlights of 2025 by clicking here.

The Directorate of Digital Transformation and AI (DTN-IA) creates, integrates and manages all IT applications of one of the most efficient hospital information systems to support the clinical and logistical activities of the Geneva University Hospitals. With over 12,500 workstations, 1,300 servers for more than 250 applications serving all staff, available 24/7, the DTN-IA manages an HR information system for the 13,000 employees of the HUG and seven other Geneva institutions, as well as a powerful ERP for the most complex logistical and financial processes.

The DTN-IA creates a cutting-edge integrated patient record and contributes to the reputation of the HUG thanks to its recognised functional richness and close collaborations with all healthcare professionals and their transversal management. Furthermore, the DTN-IA integrates state-of-the-art and everyday biomedical equipment as well as specialised applications for all medical-technical platforms.

The role of the DTN-IA is to support daily activities and build the future of a modern and efficient hospital, according to the Institution’s strategic directions, relying on best practices and the highest standards.

Job description

Operating in a dynamic and modern technical environment serving patients and HUG staff, the Server Systems team is responsible for administering the infrastructures hosting critical business applications. The team reports hierarchically to the Infrastructure Domain of the DTN-IA Operations Service and works closely with many internal teams, notably those responsible for Applications, Data, Security and Network.

As a Linux/containers/AI/automation specialist within this team, you contribute to the evolution of the Information System by providing innovative technical solutions and ensuring the reliability, security and performance of systems 24/7.

You design and administer virtual and physical Linux servers as well as containerisation and orchestration systems (ideally Kubernetes Rancher, Docker Swarm).

You implement the tools and procedures necessary for optimal and quality production (costs, reliability, performance, monitoring, norms and standards).

You collaborate with developers to design and optimise technical architectures in terms of resilience, performance and scalability.

You ensure the implementation and monitoring of systems and applications throughout the project lifecycle as well as the technical coherence of solutions in collaboration with project managers.

You participate in drafting norms, standards and procedures as well as technological watch and prospective actions, ensuring the proper use of the configuration management database (CMDB).

You maintain operational condition of hardware and software resources, ensuring compliance with end-of-life dates, performance and security criteria. You analyse and manage incidents, ensure service restoration and take necessary corrective measures in a continuous improvement approach.

Qualifications

You have an experienced Linux/containers/AI/automation administrator profile and hold a "Master in Computer Science" degree or an equivalent qualification.

You have a strong command of automation/Infrastructure As Code/GitOps tools (Ansible, GIT, ArgoCD…), as well as Linux (preferably Redhat/Rocky), VMware vSphere, container and orchestration technologies (Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Helm).

You have experience implementing and operating AI platforms with GPU (NVIDIA GPU Operator would be a plus).

You are familiar with high availability technologies (load balancing, vertical/horizontal scaling), the technical, functional and organisational architecture of a large Information System, production processes and their quality control.

Knowledge and experience with IPAM/DNS/DHCP (preferably EfficientIP) would be an advantage.

Additionally, knowledge of production tools (monitoring) as well as project management and methodologies (ideally Agile, Hermes) would be desirable.

If possible, you have knowledge of public procurement processes, automated testing and a DevOps and CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) approach.

You remain calm and responsive to manage incidents and have good stress resistance to cope with workloads or exceptional situations.

Moreover, you have good analytical skills to draw the right conclusions following incidents and good communication skills to interact with users of all technical and/or hierarchical levels.

You demonstrate good adaptability with proven experience of 5 to 10 years in a similar or equivalent role, preferably in a large company. You have a synthetic and abstract mind, rigour, precision and creativity, as well as excellent teamwork skills.

Finally, good writing skills in French and the ability to communicate in English (spoken and written) are also required.

Additional information

• Start date: to be agreed
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 100%
• Job grade: 21
• Contract: Permanent
• Application deadline: 18.11.2026
• Contact for information: Mr P. Seed, Infrastructure Domain Manager, paul.seed@hug.ch

Your application must include a motivation letter, your CV, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last two work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Committed to fighting unemployment, the HUG encourage applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.

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