Server Engineer

Affidea Switzerland; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Affidea Switzerland is seeking a Server Engineer to ensure reliable, secure and high-performing IT infrastructure across Switzerland. You will design, implement, and continuously improve server environments that support critical healthcare services.

You will collaborate with network, security and application teams, manage assets and lifecycle, and participate in digital transformation projects to raise the level of IT governance and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Server/Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.
• Strong skills in Windows and/or Linux administration.
• Hands-on with virtualization tech and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prioritize infra requirements from projects and stakeholders.
• Design, implement and maintain server and storage infrastructure.
• Review technical specifications and contribute to governance.
• Represent server infra in IT projects and governance meetings.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

VMware/ESXi/Hyper-V/VDI

Server/storage lifecycle management

Infrastructure security & patch mgmt

Vendor management

Digital transformation projects

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

VDI

ITSM tooling

Job description

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 documentationProvide 2nd level support across Switzerland
• Coordinate 3rd level support with the Group IT teamsManage 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