IT/OT Systems Leader - DevOps & Automation

EM Microelectronic; Marin-Epagnier; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Microelectronic is recruiting an IT/OT Systems Team Leader to secure reliability, security and continuous improvement of critical information systems and manufacturing IT. You will lead the Systems Applications and Field Services teams, drive automation, containerization and modern deployment practices, and coordinate with infrastructure teams and vendors.

The role demands hands-on technical leadership, strong knowledge of Windows and Linux, and experience with enterprise apps, middleware and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure, IT Operations, Application Management or Industrial IT.
• Proven experience with Windows and Linux administration.
• Experience with enterprise applications, middleware and database platforms.
• Strong networking, virtualization and cloud knowledge.

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 and applications.
• Provide technical expertise across Windows, Linux, applications and operational technology 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 application deployment practices, including Docker and Kubernetes technologies.
• Ensure documentation, knowledge transfer and cross-training to strengthen operational 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 admin

Linux admin

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Virtualization

Cloud technologies

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

EM Microelectronic is recruiting an IT/OT Systems Team Leader to secure reliability, security and continuous improvement of critical information systems and manufacturing IT. You will lead the Systems Applications and Field Services teams, drive automation, containerization and modern deployment practices, and coordinate with infrastructure teams and vendors.

The role demands hands-on technical leadership, strong knowledge of Windows and Linux, and experience with enterprise apps, middleware and