IT Systems Administrator (Linux & Windows)

Location : Rue des Sors 3, 2074 Colorado Springs CO, Switzerland (Neuchatel)
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Job description

Summary
Control all aspects related to Linux system administration in the Colorado Springs and Austin EM offices, including remote users/sites as applicable with adherence to Group IT policies. Support Windows users via Active Directory configuration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain Linux servers and workstations on premises including hardware, software, and operating systems (physical and virtual)
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute Linux systems installations, upgrades and maintenance (patching)
  • Create and support user account setup using MS Active Directory
  • Provide help desk support for end-users, account setup and maintenance. Debug issues (HW/SW), network/VPN connectivity, App installation and troubleshooting
  • Monitor and resolve system performance issues
  • Specify and order laptops for end users, simulation servers, peripherals, and supplies
  • Install, configure, and deploy end-user HW, SW, printers, OS, applications, and patches
  • Maintain software licensing, subscriptions, IT inventory, and documentation.
  • Maintenance of a variety of EDA tools, design kits, and support libraries in collaboration with EM HQ CAD and Linux support team
  • Coordinate with SGIT to ensure simulation servers have appropriate Backup/Restore capability. Support SGIT with any disaster recovery/continuity testing
  • Coordinate and collaborate with EM HQ IT and Swatch Group IT as needed.
  • IT budget, master plan, and project tracking
  • New technology testing and implementation

Profile

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multitask under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Methodical and efficient problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Flexible, energetic, and self-motivated
  • Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and work off/weekend hours occasionally

Professional requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or significant industry experience can be applied without a degree

Experience:

  • 5-10 years of professional Information Technology experience maintaining, implementing, and modifying IT systems including hardware and software
    Essential:
  • Experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, AD, GPO’s, IIS, RHEL 7/8/9 Server and Workstation, NFS

Desirable:

  • Foreman, Ansible, LVM, Samba, Apache, PHP, Mysql/MariaDB, Perl, FlexLM, rsync, shell scripts, DHCP, DNS, PBIS, NoMachine, EDA tools, Synology appliances, Infoblox, Lansweeper