Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer (m/w/d) – Winterthur Area

NTT Ltd.; Wallisellen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the Winterthur region of Switzerland is seeking a Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer to support day-2 operations for Linux servers and KVM virtualization. You will maintain compute services, patch systems, monitor performance, and drive automation to improve reliability.

The role requires strong Linux administration, hardware awareness with Dell PowerEdge and Lenovo ThinkSystem, and German language proficiency at B2 level for collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and virtualized infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration, server hardware, and KVM virtualization.
• Experience troubleshooting compute infrastructure across physical and virtual environments.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact service delivery.
• Strong analytical skills and adherence to operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux server environments and KVM-based virtualization platforms.
• Perform day-2 operational activities including system maintenance, patching, health checks, and performance monitoring.
• Manage server hardware lifecycle activities across Dell PowerEdge and Lenovo ThinkSystem platforms.
• Coordinate firmware updates, operating system maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, operating system, hardware, and virtualization-related issues.
• Support operational automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in incident management, problem resolution, service reviews, and change implementation activities.
• Maintain operational standards, documentation, and governance processes to ensure service stability and reliability.

Skills

Linux administration

KVM virtualization

System troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

RHCSA/RHCE

LFCS

Tools

Dell PowerEdge

Lenovo ThinkSystem

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

We are seeking an Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer to provide day-2 operations support for server infrastructure, Linux operating systems, and KVM-based virtualization environments. The role focuses on maintaining stable and secure compute services through proactive operations, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, patching, and automation activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Linux server environments and KVM-based virtualization platforms.
• Perform day-2 operational activities including system maintenance, patching, health checks, and performance monitoring.
• Manage server hardware lifecycle activities across Dell PowerEdge and Lenovo ThinkSystem platforms.
• Coordinate firmware updates, operating system maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, operating system, hardware, and virtualization-related issues.
• Support operational automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in incident management, problem resolution, service reviews, and change implementation activities.
• Maintain operational standards, documentation, and governance processes to ensure service stability and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and virtualized infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration, server hardware, and KVM virtualization technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting compute infrastructure across physical and virtual environments.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact service delivery.
• Strong analytical skills and adherence to operational best practices.

Preferred Certifications:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
• Dell PowerEdge administration or implementation training
• Lenovo ThinkSystem administration or implementation training
• Additional Security, Network, Storage, or Compute infrastructure certifications are advantageous

Language Requirement:

• German language proficiency at minimum B2 level is mandatory.
• Ability to participate in technical discussions, incident coordination, service reviews, change-related communication, and daily operational interactions with German-speaking stakeholders, customers, and support teams.

Citizenship Requirement:

• Applicants must hold Swiss citizenship.

Location:

• Winterthur area, Switzerland
• Candidates should be based in, or regularly available within, the Winterthur region to support local operational alignment, customer engagement, coordination with onsite and remote-hands teams, and participation in governance, escalation, and service meetings as required.

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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