On-Site OT Infrastructure Engineer

Nsc Global; Kaiseraugst; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NSC Global is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to oversee operational technology hardware, server platforms, and industrial networking within GMP-regulated facilities. This role demands 100% on-site presence across production sites and control rooms.

You will perform hands-on rack installations, cabling, network troubleshooting, hardware lifecycle management, and rapid incident response to ensure continuous, high-availability manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Windows Server administration in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting managed switches, firewalls, and VLANs (Cisco, Hirschmann, Ruggedcom).
• Knowledge of offline patching strategies, WSUS deployment, and strict change control within GMP/GMP-validated environments.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise backup solutions like Veeam or Veritas Backup Exec for OT systems.
• Server procurement support, rack deployment, physical cabling/patching, and safe hardware decommissioning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain physical servers, rack infrastructure, compute hardware, and virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Windows Server).
• Deploy and manage industrial network equipment—including managed switches, firewalls, patch panels, and VLAN configurations—using Cisco, Hirschmann, and Ruggedcom.
• Execute OT patch management and OS maintenance using WSUS and offline patching strategies tailored to GMP-regulated live production systems.
• Oversee backup and recovery operations for critical manufacturing systems using platforms such as Veeam and Backup Exec to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain physical security standards and asset management protocols across manufacturing control rooms, server rooms, and floor nodes.
• Provide immediate, on-site troubleshooting and remediation during OT infrastructure failures to minimize downtime in live manufacturing lines.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

Windows Server

Industrial Networking

GxP Patch & Change Management

Backup & Recovery

Incident Management

Tools

WSUS

Veeam

Backup Exec

Cisco networking

Hirschmann

Ruggedcom

Job description

NSC Global is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to oversee operational technology hardware, server platforms, and industrial networking within GMP-regulated facilities. This role demands 100% on-site presence across production sites and control rooms.

You will perform hands-on rack installations, cabling, network troubleshooting, hardware lifecycle management, and rapid incident response to ensure continuous, high-availability manufacturing operations.