Systems Engineer

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of theSystems EngineerEPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: research and The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from X 120 different countries.Systems X Systems X Engineering (STI), you will enable and support research, and on global scale. Acting as a 3rd-level expert, you will drive modern infrastructure approaches, and improved deployment standards, working closely with skilled peers to deliver robust, scalable services with real scientific will work across Linux and Windows server environments, VMware NAS storage provisioning, and using Ansible and GitLab, while also software license services and addressing complex and access control duties and responsibilitiesImplement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, emphasizing reliability, and sustainable service through strong observability, clear ownership, and the reduction of toilManage EPFL-wide shared storage services for STI, including access management and service enablement for research and institutional unitsDesign and improve deployment workflows, supported by a robust, scalable server and infrastructureExpert-level consulting to resolve complex issues, proposing sustainable, long-term X solutions for STI unitsManage software license services, ensuring reliable and compliant access for STI usersOffer expertise on storage architectures, backup access control, and best practicesProvide as the technical reference for and access control within the School of EngineeringAct as an point for complex incidents, including IT security and as a link between STI and EPFL s central IT, promoting close and delivery of IT infrastructure and services.ProfileWho You Are:Have completed higher in computer science (HES " EPFL) or possess practically equivalent training / experienceA team X enjoys working across teams X a diverse community of researchers, engineers, and stakeholdersMethodical and solution-focused, with strong to detail in and evolving complex IT systemsA clear and confident fluent in spoken and written French and English (minimum X 2), able to engage with both technical and non-technical least 5 years of hands-on experience in system X engineering within complex and heterogenous IT environmentsHands-on experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches and tools, particularly AnsibleStrong programming skills, including Python, shell scripting, and PowerShell: be able to write softwareProficiency in the three main systems: Windows, macOS, and LinuxExperience with and container technologies, in production or research environmentsStrong knowledge of software license managementExperience working with IT governance, security, and compliance requirementsSolid experience handling large and working with common storage access protocolsPractical experience with centre infrastructure, including racks, servers, networking equipment, and hardware lifecycle in management and CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure and deploymentsThorough understanding of the OSI network modelNice-to-Haves:Experience working in a research and/or context, particularly with workloadsPrevious experience providing technical leadership, mentoring colleagues, or infrastructure in project management / track record of leading complex deployment and assignmentsUnderstanding and knowledge of Swiss and European protection laws and Swiss frameworkWe offerAdditional Info:The duty for this position is EPFL s Lausanne.Occasional travel may be required to other EPFL campuses (travel is & Benefits:A dynamic, interdisciplinary and multicultural work environmentOpportunities for professional growth, technical ownership, and long-term X working hoursPlease submit your CV and cover letter in French or in English via the EPFL recruitment job posting will be kept online until the position has been Start : Activity : 100,00Contract Type: CDIReference: jid69a4720aen jit0207aen jpiy26aen