Senior Linux System Engineer

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ELCA Cloud Services is your central point of contact for the entire range of IT infrastructure services – from consulting, architecture, integration, and migration to operations and maintenance. We are seeking several experienced Linux System Engineers to strengthen our team in Bern
. You will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and operational stability of customer systems. If you have strong knowledge of automation and security standards and enjoy working in an innovative environment, we would love to welcome you to our team!

You bring expertise in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure & storage, backup/restore, and automation in the Linux server environment
, enabling you to maintain high‑availability systems
.

• The chance to expand your expertise through diverse projects, unique products, cutting‑edge technologies, and clients from a variety of industries
• Attractive career opportunities through continuous training, coaching
  , and a clear internal career path
• Our culture makes the difference! We actively live flat hierarchies and open, helpful collaboration across all disciplines and departments
• Regular events such as Brown Bag Lunches, coding events
  , as well as relaxed or sporty get‑togethers outside of work
• A healthy work‑life balance (flexible working hours), modern and flexible workplace in a multicultural environment
• Top benefits such as contribution to private mobile or business phone, half‑fare travelcard, first‑class travel for business, flexible pension fund models, private worldwide accident and sick leave insurance coverage (KTG and NBU), and much more

• Technical degree from a university/ETH/FH or equivalent practical experience
• Valid certification in SUSE, Red Hat, LPIC and/or documented experience with Debian‑based systems
• You’re a Linux guru with real‑world production experience
• Well‑versed in VMware or Libvirt
  , and have scripting skills in Bash and Python
• Familiar with configuration and deployment tools like Puppet and Ansible
• Experience with CI tools and processes (Git, Git Lab)
• Willingness to take on on‑call duty and work on‑site at customer locations
• Fluent in German is a must with a second language French or English
  .

We believe in strong values and are convinced that diversity is the key to success
. If you approach challenges with curiosity, motivation, and drive, you’re exactly who we’re looking for! Let yourself be inspired by our motto:
We make it work!

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting and Customer Service

Business Consulting and Services

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