Data Centre Engineer - Storage, Compute and Virtualisation

Avacone; Basel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Avacone is seeking an experienced Data Centre Engineer in Basel to design, implement and maintain enterprise compute, storage and virtualization platforms. The role focuses on security, resilience and scalability to support critical business operations.

You will manage virtualization platforms, monitor performance, coordinate with teams, and contribute to disaster recovery planning. A strong background in automation and hybrid cloud adoption is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in enterprise Data Centre engineering.
• Strong knowledge of compute, storage, virtualization, OS and backup technologies.
• Experience with virtualization platforms and management ecosystems.
• Familiarity with security baselines, privileged access and hardening.
• Experience documenting technical solutions for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise compute, storage and virtualization platforms.
• Assist with racking, stacking and connecting servers, network gear and storage devices.
• Monitor performance, capacity and security; manage incidents and lifecycle changes.
• Support disaster recovery, resilience and business continuity planning.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code to streamline operations.

Skills

Data centre engineering

Compute & storage

Virtualisation

Automation & IaC

Hybrid cloud

Security baselines

Documentation

Incident management

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Role Purpose

The Data Centre Engineer designs, implements and maintains enterprise compute, storage and virtualisation platforms, ensuring that core Data Centre services are secure, resilient, scalable and capable of supporting critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Centre Operations: Assist with racking, stacking and connecting servers, network equipment and storage devices. Coordinate with partners on cabling and hardware installations.
• Virtualisation Platforms: Manage virtualisation platforms, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring, capacity management and availability.
• Operational Stability: Monitor system performance and environmental conditions, identify and elevate potential issues, and follow standard operating procedures. Participate in incident, problem, change and lifecycle management, including the on-call rota. Contribute to disaster recovery, resilience and business continuity planning.
• Storage and Backup Management: Support the deployment, configuration and maintenance of storage solutions.
• Automation and Projects: Drive the implementation of automation and Infrastructure as Code to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation processes, and participate in proofs of concept to evaluate and integrate new technologies.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with fellow engineers and team members, support other departments, and contribute to team meetings, brainstorming sessions and knowledge sharing.
• Hybrid Cloud Adoption: Support hybrid cloud adoption and integration with existing Data Centre services.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial experience in enterprise Data Centre engineering.
• Strong knowledge of compute, storage, virtualisation, operating systems and backup technologies.
• Experience with virtualisation platforms and their associated management ecosystems.
• Knowledge of storage protocols, data protection, replication and high-availability concepts.
• Understanding of infrastructure monitoring, capacity management and performance optimisation.
• Experience with scripting, automation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and hybrid operating models.
• Understanding of security baselines, privileged access and infrastructure hardening.
• Experience supporting critical platforms in a structured operational environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically, six to ten years of relevant experience, or demonstrable expertise appropriate to the role.
• Experience coordinating the work of others or contributing to technical projects is desirable.
• Strong understanding of platform reliability, security, resilience and operational excellence.
• Experience participating in incident, problem, change and lifecycle management.
• Ability to document technical solutions and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development and relevant industry accreditations.
• A collaborative, improvement-focused and automation-oriented approach to engineering.