Linux and HPC System Administrator
SIB Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:05 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join IBU in Bern as a Linux and HPC System Administrator. Work in a collaborative team supporting cutting-edge research.
Tasks
- Administer and maintain Linux server infrastructure effectively.
- Manage and optimize HPC clusters for high performance.
- Provide user support by analyzing and resolving requests.
Skills
- Experience in Linux system administration and HPC clusters required.
- Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies essential.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills needed.
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To reinforce our team in Bern, Switzerland, we are seeking
Linux and HPC System Administrator
Job tasks
At IBU, we provide cutting-edge High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure crucial for groundbreaking research. Our team supports a diverse community of approximately 250 HPC users, including bioinformaticians, biologists, and medical doctors from the Universities of Bern, Fribourg and other leading Swiss research institutions. Join us to play a vital role in empowering scientific discovery.
Together with a team colleague you will be
- Administering and maintaining our Linux server infrastructure.
- Managing and optimizing our HPC clusters, ensuring high performance and availability.
- Providing essential support by analyzing, prioritizing, and resolving user problem requests.
Profile requirements
- Proven in-depth experience with Linux system administration.
- Hands-on experience with virtual machines and containerization technologies.
- Practical experience administering HPC clusters, particularly with Slurm.
- Strong understanding of Network, Storage and Web technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
We offer
- A supportive and collaborative work environment within a highly engaged team.
- Access to excellent computational resources and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
- A highly varied workload that ensures continuous learning and the opportunity to develop new methods and technical skills.
- An attractive workplace located in the vibrant Länggasse neighbourhood of Bern.
- A stable role with a 2-year initial contract and the strong possibility of extension, offering long-term career prospects.
If you are interested in this challenging and highly interesting position, please send your application including CV and letter of motivation to:For subject-specific questions and information about the position, please contact PD Dr. Rémy Bruggmann ( E-Mail schreiben )
How to apply
Please send your application with the usual documents electronically by no later than 15.09.2025 to the following e-mail address: E-Mail schreiben
