System Engineer - 100%

Operating in a dynamic and modern technical environment serving the patients and employees of the HUG, the Server Systems team is responsible for the administration of the infrastructures hosting critical business applications. The team reports hierarchically to the Infrastructure Domain of the Operations Service of the DTN-IA and works in close collaboration with many internal teams, notably those in charge of Applications, Data, Security, and Network. As a Linux/containers/AI/automation specialist within this team, you contribute to the evolution of the Information System by providing innovative technical solutions and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the systems 24h/7j. You design and administer Linux virtual and physical servers as well as containerization and orchestration systems (ideally Kubernetes Rancher, Docker Swarm). You implement the tools and procedures necessary for optimal and high-quality production (costs, reliability, performance, monitoring, norms, and standards). You collaborate with developers in order to design and optimize technical architectures in terms of resilience, performance, and scalability. You ensure the implementation and monitoring of systems and applications throughout the entire project lifecycle, as well as the technical consistency of solutions in collaboration with project managers. You participate in the drafting of norms, standards, and procedures, as well as technological monitoring and prospective actions, ensuring the correct use of the configuration management database (CMDB). You maintain the hardware and software means in operational condition by ensuring compliance with end-of-life dates, performance criteria, and security. You analyze and manage incidents, ensure restoration of service, and take necessary corrective measures in a continuous improvement approach. You have an experienced Linux/containers/AI/automation administrator profile and hold a "Master in Computer Science" degree or an equivalent degree. You have imperative knowledge of automation/GitOps tools (Ansible / GIT / ArgoCD) and necessary strong knowledge and practice of Linux (Redhat/Rocky preferred), VMware vSphere as well as containers under Kubernetes. You have experience in the implementation and operation of AI platforms with GPU (NVIDIA GPU Operator would be a plus). You know high availability technologies (load balancing, vertical/horizontal scaling), the technical, functional, and organizational architecture of a large Information System, production processes, and their quality control. Knowledge and experience of IPAM/DNS/DHCP (EfficientIP preferred) would be a plus. Furthermore, knowledge of production tools (monitoring) as well as knowledge and experience in project management and methodologies (ideally Agile, Hermes) would be desired. If possible, you have knowledge of the functioning of public procurement, automated tests, and a DevOps and CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) approach. You have composure and reactivity to manage incidents as well as good resistance to stress in order to be able to face workloads or exceptional situations. In addition, you have a good analytical capacity to draw the right conclusions following incidents and good communication skills to dialogue with users of all technical and/or hierarchical levels. You know how to demonstrate good adaptability with proven experience of 5 to 10 years in a similar or equivalent function, if possible in a large company. You have a spirit of synthesis and abstraction, rigor, precision, and creativity, as well as an excellent capacity to work in a team. Finally, writing ease in French and an ability to communicate in English (oral and written) are also required. Start date: to be agreed Number of positions: 1 Activity rate: 100% Function class: 21 Contract: CDI Application deadline: 26.08.2026 Request for information: M. P. Seed, head of the Infrastructure domain, tel. 022 372 85 23 Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of the diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates. This advertisement is addressed to women and men alike. Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Office cantonal de l’emploi. Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform are taken into account. Paper and email applications will not be processed. With more than 13'000 employees representing 160 professions, the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève are a reference institution at the national and international level. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to discover the highlights of the year 2025 by clicking here. The Direction de la transformation numérique et de l'IA (DTN-IA) creates, integrates, and manages all the computer applications of one of the most high-performance hospital information systems in order to support the clinical and logistical activities of the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève. With a fleet of more than 12'500 workstations, 1'300 servers for more than 250 applications serving all staff, available 24h/24h and 7j/7j, the DTN-IA manages an HR information system for the 13'000 employees.