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

NTT Limited; Wallisellen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NTT DATA is seeking a Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer to provide day-2 operations support for Linux servers and KVM-based virtualization environments.

You will maintain stable compute services through proactive maintenance, patching, health checks and automation, and participate in incident management, change activities and governance to ensure service reliability.

The role requires working with German-speaking stakeholders and coordinating with on-site and remote teams in the Winterthur region.

Qualifikationen

• Experience managing Linux-based enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration, server hardware, and virtualization (KVM).
• Ability to troubleshoot compute infrastructure across physical and virtual environments.
• Proactive problem identification and resolution to maintain service delivery.

Aufgaben

• Administer Linux server environments and KVM-based platforms.
• Perform day-2 operations: maintenance, patching, health checks, performance monitoring.
• Manage server hardware lifecycle on Dell PowerEdge and Lenovo ThinkSystem.
• Coordinate firmware updates, OS maintenance, and infra upgrades.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, OS, hardware, or virtualization issues.
• Support automation initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Participate in incident management, change, and service reviews.
• Maintain governance and documentation for reliability.

Kenntnisse

Linux administration

KVM virtualization

Incident management

Automation

Troubleshooting

System monitoring

Tools

RHCSA

RHCE

LFCS

Dell PowerEdge

Lenovo ThinkSystem

Jobbeschreibung

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)
• 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.

Workplace type:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Is innovation part of your DNA? Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society?

Join our growing global NTT family and you’ll be part of the world’s largest ICT company (by revenue). We’ve combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future. We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world’s best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world.

Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it’s key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future.

You’ll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success!