DevOps Engineer III (data platform)

Zimmerwald | 80-100% (jobsharing possible)

What you can contribute

• Plan, implement, and operate modern GitOps and infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions and assume responsibility for the entire deployment cycle
• Design, operate, automate, and evolve MLOps environments for the reliable deployment, monitoring, and operation of artificial intelligence and machine learning models throughout their lifecycle, including GPGPU hardware infrastructure
• Continuously administer, maintain, and optimize complex Linux system landscapes ensuring end-to-end operation of an ICT layer for a data platform to guarantee stable and high-performance operation
• Ensure global administration of Linux systems, optimize their performance, and implement system hardening measures and security configurations
• Operate, evolve, and optimize monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure reliable system operation
• Handle the physical infrastructure of the computing center (incl. components related to servers, network, and the data center) and contribute to installation and maintenance work

What makes you unique

• Degree in computer science (ES or HES) with several years of experience in the fields of engineering and operation of complex computer systems
• Strong DevOps skills resulting from several years of experience in setting up, operating, and automating modern Linux infrastructures, global knowledge regarding IaC, GitOps and associated processes
• Ambition to excel in one's field, strong willingness to learn and openness to global and elegant ICT solutions as well as innovative approaches (e.g. Dhall, Pull-GitOps, dew computing and fog computing paradigms)
• Practical mindset, autonomy, sense of teamwork, enjoyment of working across the entire technology stack (from physical computing center infrastructure to automated platform and big data environments such as ClickHouse or Kafka)
• Impeccable reputation and ability to integrate into an intelligence-related environment and act with discretion at all times
• Active knowledge in a second official language and good knowledge of English

In a few words

You are part of a team of data science specialists active in processing civilian and military communication data. The intelligence acquired supports the Intelligence Service of the Confederation and Military Intelligence, thereby contributing significantly to the security policy of Switzerland. As a DevOps Engineer III, you assume technical co-responsibility for the design, implementation, and operation of a large distributed data infrastructure.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Cyber Command (cdmt Cyber) is a guarantee of cyber and digitalization expertise. We combine enthusiasm for our mission with our know-how and associate them with innovation, the most modern technologies, and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust, and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the National Security Network. The cdmt Cyber thus enables our army to have the necessary lead in terms of knowledge and decisions to ensure the security of Switzerland.

The Swiss Army employs more than 9000 employees in four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, across 110 sites throughout Switzerland. It also ensures succession by training apprentices in more than 30 trades.

Additional information

Working for the Swiss Army makes sense and brings many advantages. To convince yourself, go to armee.ch/avantages (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/avantages).

Are you interested in job sharing? You can apply individually or with another person. Even in the case of a joint application, please send us your individual file separately, mentioning the name of the person with whom you wish to share the position.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Marcel Matthey-Doret
Head Centers of Excellence ACEM
+41 58 46 78409