IT Systems & Network Administrator (M/F) – 80–100%

Approach People; Mittelwallis; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is recruiting for a systems and network infrastructure engineer in Switzerland. You will design, deploy, maintain and optimise servers, networks, virtualization and storage to ensure service availability, security and performance for users.

You will install and administer Windows and Linux servers, manage VMware/Hyper‑V environments, implement security controls and support complex incidents.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Networking or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Solid experience in network administration (TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, IPv6, Cisco, Juniper).
• Familiarity with virtualisation platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V) and storage solutions.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS, patch management, backups).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex incidents and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French proficiency is a plus.
• Preferred certifications: CCNA/CCNP, VCP, MCSE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and administer Windows and Linux servers as well as network appliances (switches, firewalls, routers).
• Manage virtualisation environments (VMware, Hyper‑V or equivalents) and storage solutions (SAN/NAS).
• Provide proactive monitoring and Level‑2/3 support for system and network incidents.
• Implement security policies (patch management, access control, backups, disaster‑recovery plans).
• Participate in design and rollout of infrastructure projects (migrations, consolidations, bandwidth upgrades).
• Document procedures, configurations and incidents in the internal knowledge base.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet SLA requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and propose optimisation measures to reduce infrastructure costs.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux OS

Network administration

Virtualization

Cybersecurity basics

Troubleshooting

English communication

French advantage

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Networking

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Design, deploy, maintain, and optimise the IT infrastructure (servers, networks, virtualization and storage systems) to ensure availability, security and performance of services for internal and external users.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure and administer Windows and Linux servers as well as network appliances (switches, firewalls, routers).
• Manage virtualisation environments (VMware, Hyper‑V or equivalents) and storage solutions (SAN/NAS).
• Provide proactive monitoring and Level‑2/3 support for system and network incidents.
• Implement security policies (patch management, access control, backups, disaster‑recovery plans).
• Participate in design and rollout of infrastructure projects (migrations, consolidations, bandwidth upgrades).
• Document procedures, configurations and incidents in the internal knowledge base.
• Collaborate with internal teams (development, support, management) and external vendors to meet SLA requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and propose optimisation measures to reduce infrastructure costs.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Networking or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Solid experience in network administration (TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, IPv6, Cisco, Juniper).
• Familiarity with virtualisation platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V) and storage solutions.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS, patch management, backups).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex incidents and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French proficiency is a plus.
• Preferred certifications: CCNA/CCNP, VCP, MCSE or equivalent.

Desired Experience

• Minimum 3years of experience in system and network administration, preferably in a medium‑to‑large corporate environment.
• Maximum 10years of experience, with demonstrated involvement in large‑scale projects or infrastructure management.
• Experience in a multilingual or international setting is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual gross salary ranging from CHF85,000 to CHF100,000, dependent on profile and experience.
• Full‑time position with an activity rate of 80% to 100% based on service needs.
• Swiss social security contributions (AVS, AI, APG, occupational pension) covered by the employer.