IT/OT Systems Lead: Automation, Kubernetes & Security

The Swatch Group SA; Marin-Epagnier; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Microelectronic-Marin Ltd, part of The Swatch Group, seeks an IT/OT Systems Team Leader to secure and optimize manufacturing and business information systems. You will lead the Systems Applications and Field Services teams, driving automation, DevOps practices and robust incident response.

In this role you will coordinate with Swatch Group infrastructure teams, apply containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and mentor staff to ensure continuous improvement and high availability across the

Qualifications

• Master or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Systems Administration / IT Operations.
• Experience supporting business-critical systems in a high-availability environment.
• Strong Windows and Linux administration experience.
• Experience with enterprise apps, middleware and database platforms.
• Networking, virtualization and cloud technologies knowledge.
• Experience with Docker, containerization and modern deployment practices.
• Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Systems Applications team and the Field Services team.
• Ensure reliable, secure and efficient operation of business-critical and manufacturing-critical systems.
• Provide technical expertise across Windows, Linux, applications and OT environments.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents.
• Coordinate operational activities with Swatch Group infrastructure teams, external partners and vendors.
• Drive automation, containerization and modern deployment practices including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure documentation, knowledge transfer and cross-training to strengthen resilience.
• Participate in ICT projects and support continuous improvement of systems, services and processes.
• Contribute to cybersecurity, business continuity and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Windows administration

Linux administration

Docker

Kubernetes

IT operations

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Automation

Cloud technologies

Education

Master degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

MES

Job description

EM Microelectronic-Marin Ltd, part of The Swatch Group, seeks an IT/OT Systems Team Leader to secure and optimize manufacturing and business information systems. You will lead the Systems Applications and Field Services teams, driving automation, DevOps practices and robust incident response.

In this role you will coordinate with Swatch Group infrastructure teams, apply containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and mentor staff to ensure continuous improvement and high availability across the