DevOps Engineer III (data platform)

Zimmerwald | 80-100% (job sharing possible)

The contribution you can make

• Plan, implement and execute modern IaC and GitOps solutions, taking responsibility for the entire deployment cycle
• Design, execute, automate and further develop MLOps environments for the deployment, monitoring and reliable operation of artificial intelligence and machine learning models throughout the entire lifecycle, down to GPGPU hardware
• Administer, maintain and constantly optimize complex Linux system environments for the end-to-end operation of an ICT layer for a data platform, in order to ensure stable and high-performance operation
• Administer Linux systems holistically, optimize performance and implement system-hardening measures and security configurations
• Execute, further develop and optimize monitoring, logging and observability solutions in order to guarantee reliable system operation
• Manage the physical infrastructure of the computing center, including components relating to servers, network and data center, and provide support for installations and maintenance interventions

What distinguishes you

• Completed education in the IT sector (SSS/SUP) and several years of practical experience in the engineering and management of complex IT systems
• Deep expertise in the DevOps field, gained through several years of experience in the implementation, operation and automation of modern Linux infrastructures, as well as in-depth knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps and related processes
• Pursuit of excellence, combined with a strong propensity for learning and openness towards holistic and elegant ICT solutions, as well as innovative approaches outside the mainstream, such as Dhall, Pull-GitOps and the <<Dew>> and <<Fog-Computing>> paradigms
• Practical mindset and an autonomous and team-oriented personality, with a passion for working on the entire technology stack -- from the physical infrastructure of the computing center to the automated environments of platforms and big data such as ClickHouse and Kafka
• An irreproachable reputation and the ability to integrate into an intelligence context, acting with discretion at all times are required

In summary

You will be part of a data science team that deals with the processing of collected civilian and military communication data. The intelligence information thus obtained supports the SIC and the SIM, thus providing an important contribution to Switzerland's security policy.
As a DevOps Engineer III, you will be co-responsible, from a technical point of view, for the design, implementation and operation of a large distributed data infrastructure.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Cyber Command (Cdo Ciber) is synonymous with competence in the fields of cyber and digitalization. We combine enthusiasm for our task with know-how, innovation, cutting-edge technologies and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the Integrated Swiss Security Network. In this way, Cdo Ciber provides the Swiss Army with the necessary cognitive and decision-making advantage for a secure Switzerland.

The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions.

Complementary information

Choosing a job with the Swiss Army pays off and offers numerous advantages. More information at esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).

Are you interested in job sharing? You can apply individually or with a job sharing partner. Even if you apply together, we ask you to send your applications individually and to indicate the name of the job sharing partner in the application portal.

Offers from placement agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the workplace

Marcel Matthey-Doret
Head of Centers of Excellence ACE
+41 58 46 78409