System Administrator in the Controls Software & Services Group

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking a System Administrator to join the Controls Software & Services Group at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The role involves supporting critical control system services migration to a Kubernetes infrastructure, enhancing computing efficiency and business continuity in a complex environment. Ideal candidates should possess system administration skills and knowledge of modern technologies like Kubernetes and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with system administration in high-availability environments.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and modern network storage technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evolution of computing infrastructure for CERN's accelerators.
• Support the migration of control system services to a new Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Ensure scalability, robustness and business continuity.

Job description

System Administrator in the Controls Software & Services Group

Mer information

You will join the Controls Software & Services (CSS) Group within the Beams (BE) Department, responsible for the controls software and infrastructure used to operate CERN’s accelerators 24/7. As part of the Infrastructure and System Administration (ISA) Section, you will contribute to the evolution of the computing infrastructure that enables the efficient and synchronised operation of CERN’s accelerator complex. You will support the migration of mission‑critical control system services to a new on‑premises Kubernetes infrastructure, backed by modern network storage and DevOps technologies, ensuring scalability, robustness and business continuity.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your system administration and computing expertise to a complex, high‑availability environment at the heart of CERN’s scientific mission.