Server Engineer

Affidea Switzerland; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Affidea Switzerland is seeking a Server Engineer to ensure reliability, security and performance of its IT infrastructure across the country. You will design, implement, operate, and continuously improve server and storage environments, coordinating with network and security teams to support critical healthcare services.

You will provide 2nd and 3rd line support, manage the infrastructure lifecycle, and participate in IT transformations in a dynamic, international environment with external

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in managing Windows Server or Linux environments.
• Strong virtualization experience with VMware/ESXi/Hyper-V and VDI.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure security and patch management.
• Experience in coordinating with external IT service providers.
• Experience participating in IT transformation projects.
• Good documentation and governance skills.

Aufgaben

• Gather and prioritize infrastructure requirements from projects and stakeholders.
• Design, implement and maintain server and storage infrastructure.
• Prepare and review technical specifications.
• Represent server infrastructure in IT projects and governance meetings.
• Collaborate with network, security and application teams.
• Manage server asset inventory and lifecycle.
• Plan capacity, investments and hardware replacement.
• Coordinate supplier selection and procurement activities.
• Define infrastructure standards (Windows Server, Linux, VMware, patch management).
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Provide 2nd level support across Switzerland.
• Coordinate 3rd level support with Group IT teams.
• Manage external infrastructure providers.
• Proactively communicate risks, issues and opportunities for improvement.

Kenntnisse

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

VMware/ESXi/Hyper-V

VDI

Security and patch management

Vendor management

Documentation

Jobbeschreibung

Affidea is a leading healthcare provider operating 40 medical centers across Switzerland. We are growing rapidly with the ambition to transform healthcare through integrated care, value-based healthcare, digital innovation and clinical excellence. Joining Affidea means becoming part of a dynamic international organization where you can help shape the future of healthcare while making a meaningful difference for patients every day.

About The Role

As a Server Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security and performance of Affidea's IT infrastructure across Switzerland. You will design, implement, operate and continuously improve server and system environments supporting critical healthcare services. Acting as the infrastructure expert, you will contribute to strategic IT projects, define infrastructure standards and support the evolution of our technology landscape.

Your responsibilities

• Gather and prioritize infrastructure requirements from projects and business stakeholders
• Design, implement and maintain server and storage infrastructure
• Prepare and review technical specifications
• Represent server infrastructure in IT projects and governance meetings
• Collaborate closely with network, security and application teams
• Manage the server asset inventory and infrastructure lifecycle
• Plan capacity, investments and hardware replacement
• Coordinate supplier selection and procurement activities
• Define infrastructure standards (Windows Server, Linux, VMware, patch management, virtualization)
• Maintain accurate technical documentation
• Provide 2nd level support across Switzerland
• Coordinate 3rd level support with the Group IT teams
• Manage external infrastructure providers
• Proactively communicate risks, issues and improvement opportunities

Technical skills

• Proven experience as a Server Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration
• Solid experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, ESXi, Hyper-V, VDI)
• Experience with server, storage and infrastructure lifecycle management
• Good understanding of infrastructure security, patch management and system administration
• Experience working with external vendors and IT service providers
• Experience participating in infrastructure or digital transformation projects

Personal skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Structured, organized and solution‑oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude

Languages

• Fluent English is required
• Fluent French or German is required

Nice to have

• Experience in the Swiss healthcare sector
• Experience working in an international environment
• Knowledge of IT governance and infrastructure standards