swissgrid ag
Aarau
Windows Client Engineer (80 - 100%)
- 27 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Aarau
Job summary
Join Swissgrid as a Windows Client Engineer, ensuring Switzerland's power supply.
Tasks
- Develop and manage the Client and Workplace platforms.
- Optimize Windows-client lifecycle and management solutions.
- Collaborate on security and infrastructure projects for stability.
Skills
- Higher education in IT or similar experience required.
- Strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, and Endpoint Management.
- Experience in Cyber and information security standards.
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About the job
Electricity powers our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to the network-side supply security in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.
Windows Client Engineer (80 - 100%) - 1649
Ensure electricity in Switzerland
In this exciting role, you actively shape, develop and operate the client and workplace platform at Swissgrid. You continuously monitor technological developments around Modern Workplace, Client Management, Automation, Endpoint Security and Cloud Services. Together with your colleagues from the Workplace Services, Cyber Security and other infrastructure teams, you ensure a secure, stable and future-proof workplace for our employees. You contribute your know-how in infrastructure and transformation projects. In doing so, you consistently follow the principles of "Security by Design" and "Automation First".
You will particularly take on the following tasks:
- Development, operation and continuous optimisation of client and workplace platforms
- Responsibility for the lifecycle of Windows clients, mobile devices and associated management solutions
- Planning, implementation and further development of endpoint management solutions (e.g. Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and Microsoft Intune)
- Automation of client deployment, configuration and operational processes
- Ensuring compliance with security, compliance and architectural requirements in the client environment
- Evaluation, introduction and integration of new workplace technologies and services
- Close cooperation with the Cyber Security, Identity & Access Management and infrastructure teams
- Analysis and resolution of complex faults as well as participation in operational activities
- Participation in infrastructure and digitalisation projects
- Co-design of the workplace strategy and further development of the digital working environment
This is how you make a difference
- Completed higher education in computer science (HF/FH/University) or a comparable qualification in the field of Windows Client Engineering
- Sound knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, Endpoint Management and Endpoint Security
- Security by Design
- Experience in operating modern Windows client platforms as well as dealing with legacy systems
- Sound knowledge of standards for cyber and information security as well as common hardening standards and guidelines (e.g. ICT minimum standard, NIST CSF, BSI IT baseline protection, ISO2700x, CIS)
- Passion for modern workplace technologies and client engineering
- Analytical and solution-oriented thinking as well as high initiative
- Enjoyment of working in interdisciplinary teams and shaping innovations
- Experience in the energy sector is an advantage
- Very good knowledge of German and English
This is how we inspire you
We offer varied and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in close proximity to the station in Aarau. In addition, you benefit from the following perks with us:
- Flexible working hours (42 hours per week), including home office options
- 25-30 days of holiday as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year
- Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund
- Opportunities for professional development
- Financial and/or time support for internal or external training
- Competitive salary and reward for good performance
About us
We design, operate and develop the digital workplaces as well as central infrastructure and platform services of Swissgrid. Our area of responsibility ranges from modern client and workplace solutions to specialised workplaces and virtualisation and infrastructure platforms. In doing so, we ensure that our services are reliable, secure and future-proof.
As an operator of critical infrastructures, we take responsibility and place great value on quality, stability and security. We think long-term, promote innovations with moderation and follow the principle of the "Smart Follower": We use proven technologies in a targeted manner to create sustainable solutions with real added value.
Our collaboration is characterised by trust, openness and mutual support. We share our knowledge, take responsibility for each other and live a culture in which mistakes are understood as an opportunity for improvement. Together, we pursue the goal of continuously developing our services and creating the best possible benefit for our internal customers.
We are particularly committed to promoting young talent. We actively invest in the training of young IT specialists and accompany them on their way to becoming competent and committed IT professionals.