IT Systems Administrator & Software Developer

• 27 juillet 2026 • 50 - 100% • Temporary • Lausanne EPFL, l'École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and is among the top 20 universities worldwide. EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: teaching, research, and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including more than 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries. IT Systems Administrator & Software Developer Mission The mission of the IT systems administrator and software developer of the CIBM is to provide high-level IT and administrative support to members of its community within the 5 founding partner institutions (CHUV, UNIL, EPFL, UNIGE, and HUG) and to develop software contributing to the achievement of CIBM's strategic objectives https://cibm.ch/the-center/ Main tasks and responsibilities • Ensure liaison with the IT services of the partner institutions (CHUV, UNIL, EPFL, UNIGE, and HUG) to install, maintain, and integrate a biomedical imaging data platform • Develop and implement new features, adjust microservices on the biomedical imaging platform • Renewal, management, and continuous monitoring of the IT infrastructure (servers, workstations) • IT management of websites and applications • IT administration and user support for the infrastructure and resource reservation system • Ensure the proper functioning of different videoconferencing systems during events • Provide support and advice to users, evaluate and select software and IT equipment, acquire and configure hardware, customize and configure software • Manage permissions, access rights, user accounts, and folder configuration for shared storage • Install and configure individual workstations and peripherals • Maintain and troubleshoot IT hardware: purchasing, inventory, and incident tracking • Implement and maintain backup policies for all critical shared CIBM machines (including non-standard machines such as scientific equipment) and advise on personal workstations • Implement and maintain enhanced security on CIBM servers and sensitive machines (in accordance with IT security best practices) • Implement customized solutions (software and hardware) to meet the specific needs of the CIBM infrastructure • Create, maintain, and deploy specific internal applications (calendar, project, and purchase management) Technical environment & tools Platform development & integration • Docker (images, registry), Git, GitLab (including CI/CD), Kubernetes (k8s), Python Application development • Next.js, Express, React, Mongo, Mysql, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Systems & infrastructure • Windows, Linux, and Mac environments; hardware (processors, memory, graphics cards) • Server management: iDRAC, Proxmox • Storage management: Synology, QNAP • Authentication: keycloak, OIDC Web & hosting • WordPress, Infomaniak interface, DNS, emails, SSL certificates Collaboration & reservation tools • Calpendo (resource reservation) • Cisco, Zoom, Teams (videoconferencing) Backup & security • Iperius, Veeam, rsync backup, Borg Backup • Log analysis tools, privacy rules, password management, patch management Profile • Higher degree in computer science (HES, university, or EPF) or equivalent qualification • Good knowledge of containerization and continuous integration tools (Docker, Git/GitLab, CI/CD); familiarity with Kubernetes • Basic skills in scripting and task automation (bash) • Basic skills in web development (JavaScript/HTML/CSS, frameworks such as Next.js/Express) is a plus • Good knowledge of networks and IT infrastructure • Experience with Linux, Windows, Windows server (GPO/Active Directory), and Mac administration • Experience with network storage products (Synology, QNAP) is a plus • Experience with virtualization (Proxmox) and remote server management (iDRAC) is a plus • Solid knowledge of cybersecurity • Languages: French C1, English C1 • Adaptable and autonomous • Strong sense of priorities and initiative • Ability to clearly explain technical subjects and communicate with diverse audiences Information Start date: from 1st September 2026 Minimum activity rate: 50% Maximum activity rate: 100% Contract type: CDD Duration: 1 year, renewable Reference: www.cibm.ch