Zürich
Senior IT System Administrator (m/f/d)
- 05 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- 8001 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 personnel recruitment and career planning.
Senior IT System Administrator (m/f/d)
Our client operates in the chemical industry. As experts in recruiting for this sector, we accompany you to your next career step. If you want to learn more about the company and the position, apply now.Role:
Do you want to independently manage a versatile IT infrastructure and ensure that business-critical systems operate reliably in an industrial environment? In this position, you combine classic system operation with network administration, application support, and IT service management. You will work closely with internal departments, international IT teams, and external service providers.
Responsibilities:
You operate and maintain the Windows server infrastructure including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies as well as other central systems such as databases, backup solutions, and access controls
You ensure the reliable operation of production-related applications, including weighing systems, LIMS, DMS, and associated databases as well as the PABX telephone system
You are responsible for data backup and restoration of company data and systems and monitor the regular execution of backups
You coordinate and implement Windows updates for clients and servers via WSUS or comparable central patch management solutions
You manage the network and firewall infrastructure, analyse faults, and create technical instructions for troubleshooting
You support local business applications and their interfaces and coordinate with application teams and manufacturers to ensure availability and reliable system integrations
You take on 2nd-level support and assist as backup in 1st-level support if needed, working closely with the IT Service Management Specialist
You perform installations, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on IT systems and coordinate escalation to external service providers if necessary
You manage IT suppliers, hardware and software assets, communication systems, licences, and IT consumables
You update technical documentation, asset directories, network plans, and circuit diagrams and contribute to IT projects
You implement group-wide IT standards, platforms, and security requirements and support initiatives in standardisation, cybersecurity, and compliance
You ensure compliance with GMP requirements in your area of responsibility, especially regarding documentation, deviation reports, and change control processes
Qualifications:
You have professional experience in IT infrastructure operations, ideally in an industrial or production-related environment
You possess solid practical knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policies, and patch management
You are familiar with virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V as well as backup and recovery concepts
You have knowledge of basic SQL administration and network technologies such as LAN, WAN, VLAN, and WLAN
You have experience with firewalls and basic IT security measures
Ideally, you have additional knowledge of PABX, Microsoft 365, SAP R/3, and corresponding interfaces
Certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, or Fortinet are welcome
Experience in a GMP-regulated environment, for example with computer system validation or change control, is a plus
You communicate very well in German and English and enjoy working in a multicultural team
You are reliable, service-oriented, flexible, and bring initiative and willingness to learn
Benefits:
- Participation in health measures
- Good transport connections and accessibility
- Home office
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Open corporate culture
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- International environment
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Work location
Zurich
Contact
Marco Alvarado,
+41443852147