System Engineer, Linux

Swisscom

System Engineer Linux responsible for Linux infrastructure and automation solutions at Swisscom. Contributing to security and compliance for military digitalization platform in Switzerland.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeBern • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, operation and further development of the Linux infrastructure (focus on RHEL-based systems)
Development and maintenance of automation and configuration scripts (Ansible, Bash, Python)
Integration of the Linux platform into a broader infrastructure ecosystem (IAM, monitoring, logging, network, storage etc.), including analysis and management of dependencies with other system components
Implementation of strict security and compliance requirements (CIS Benchmarks, SELinux, vulnerability management and general hardening)
Ensuring high system availability and lifecycle management (patching, hardening, updates)
Performance optimization and scaling of Linux environments
Opportunity to shape and influence your area of expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed vocational or academic education in computer science (EFZ, HF, FH or university)
Several years of professional experience in project work building, enhancing and orchestrating large Linux environments, ideally with a focus on RHEL
Very good German language skills, both written and spoken
Solid knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, SUSE or other distributions)
Advanced knowledge in automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform)
Experience in lifecycle and patch management of large Linux system landscapes
Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), LPIC-2 or equivalent qualifications are an advantage
Experience with agile working methods (SAFe, Scrum) is an advantage
Enjoy working with complex systems and implementing them
Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with customers and colleagues
Good self-organization, initiative and an implementation-oriented mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Pleasant working environment
Financial benefits
Opportunities for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

LinuxRHELAnsibleBashPythonGitLab CI/CDTerraformlifecycle managementpatch managementperformance optimization

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsself-organizationinitiativeimplementation-oriented mindset

Certifications

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)LPIC-2