IT Systems Administrator & Software Developer

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the
IT Systems Administrator \& Software Developer
EPFL, 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: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.
IT Systems Administrator \& Software Developer
Mission
The mission of the CIBM IT systems administrator and software developer is to provide high-level IT and administrative support to members of its community across the 5 founding partner institutions (CHUV, UNIL, EPFL, UNIGE, and HUG) and develop software which will contribute to achieve CIBM strategic objectives
Main duties and responsibilities
Liaise with the IT services of partner institutions (CHUV, UNIL, EPFL, UNIGE, and HUG) to install, maintain, and integrate a biomedical imaging data platform
Develop and implement new features, adjust microservices on the biomedical imaging platform
Renewal, management, and ongoing monitoring of the IT infrastructure (servers, workstations)
IT management of websites and applications
Administration and user support of the infrastructure and resource booking system
Ensure the smooth operation of the various video-conferencing systems during events
Provide support and advice to users, evaluate and select software and IT equipment, procure and set up equipment, customize and configure software
Manage permissions, access rights, user accounts, and folder configuration for shared storage
Install and configure individual workstations and peripherals
Maintain and troubleshoot IT equipment: purchasing, inventory, and issue tracking
Set up and maintain backup policies for all of CIBM's critical shared machines (including non-standard machines such as scientific equipment) and advise on personal workstations
Set up and maintain enhanced security on CIBM's servers and sensitive machines (following IT security best practices)
Implement custom solutions (software and hardware) to meet the specific needs of CIBM's infrastructure
Create, maintain, and deploy specific internal applications (calendar, project, and purchasing management)
Technical environment \& tools
Platform development \& integration
Docker (images, registry), Git, GitLab (also CI/CD), Kubernetes (k8s), Pyhton
Application development
, Express, React, Mongo, Mysql, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Systems \& infrastructure
Windows, Linux, and Mac environments; hardware (processors, memory, graphics cards)
Server management: iDRAC, Proxmox
Storage management: Synology, QNAP
Authentication: keycloak, OIDC
Web \& hosting
WordPress, Infomaniak interface, DNS, emails, SSL certificates
Collaboration \& booking tools
Calpendo (resource booking)
Cisco, Zoom, Teams (video-conferencing)
Backup \& security
Iperius, Veeam, rsync backup, Borg Backup
Log analysis tools, confidentiality rules, password management, patch management
Profile
Higher education degree in computer science (HES, university, or EPF) or equivalent qualification
Good knowledge of containerization and continuous integration tools (Docker, Git/GitLab, CI/CD); familiarity with Kubernetes
Basic scripting and task automation skills (bash)
Basic web development skills (JavaScript/HTML/CSS, frameworks such as a plus
Good knowledge of networks and IT infrastructure
Experience with Linux, Windows, Windows server (GPO/Active Directory), and Mac administration
Experience with network storage products (Synology, QNAP) a plus
Experience with virtualization (Proxmox) and remote server management (iDRAC) a plus
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity
Languages: French C1, English C1
Adaptable and autonomous
Strong sense of priorities and initiative
Ability to explain technical topics clearly and communicate with varied audiences
Information
Start Date : as of September 1st, 2026
Activity Rate Min : 50%
Activity Rate Max : 100%
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 1 year, renewable
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