System Administrator Corporate IT (60-100%)

VSHN, pronounced like “vision,” is Switzerland's leading Managed Service Provider for enabling DevOps, cloud-native development, and agile IT operations. We empower software teams with self-service products like APPUiO and Application Catalog, alongside tailored solutions built on our Managed OpenShift and standardized building blocks, leveraging GitOps, CI/CD, and Cloud Services, VM-based services, and various support and operations subscriptions. Our Servala Cloud Native Service Hub bridges the gap between CSPs, ISVs, and Enterprises, providing cloud-native services and DevOps tools. Most of these services are provided as managed services by VSHN, ensuring applications are testable, deployable, scalable, and operable in any cloud or on-premise environment.

Your new role: System Administrator Corporate IT

While VSHN leads in DevOps Enablement with self-service products and tailored solutions, we also rely on internal IT that just works. From calendars, email, and video conferencing to specialized tools like our Odoo-based ERP, Jira, and Confluence; from solid office infrastructure like Wi-Fi to supporting non-techies with daily issues – we need reliable, well-integrated systems.

You’ll be one of 2-3 people responsible for Corporate IT, supporting about 50 tech-savvy colleagues, most with an IT background. While many VSHNeers are self-sufficient, we need someone to focus on standardizing our tools, managing shared configurations, and keeping an eye on the big picture. Our vision is simple: Internal IT that just works.

Responsibilities summarized

• Administration, maintenance, and upgrades of Linux-based Corporate IT systems

• Configuration and administration of various SaaS tools

• Administration and integration of our central authentication system (Keycloak)

• Technical onboarding and offboarding of VSHNeers

• Internal support for VSHNeers (mostly for non-techies)

• Evaluating, planning, and implementing new IT tooling pragmatically

• Maintaining an overview of IT tools and associated costs

• Leading IT tooling decision-making processes with stakeholders

• Planning and tracking Corporate IT work (Jira epics and tasks)

Company culture

As an organization, we thrive on diversity and self-management, orienting ourselves on Agile and Sociocracy 3.0 principles. We emphasize transparency, collaboration, and common goals, valuing Scrum-like workflows in our tech teams. Decisions at VSHN are made collaboratively, valuing reasoned arguments over hierarchical positions - we trust in self-responsibility in everyone, in people who share the responsibility of their team, and that decisions happen with the subject-matter experts, in our teams where we face the day-to-day challenges while getting the best possible support from the wider organization.

Read more about how VSHN is unique in our handbook - one example of how much we value Transparency and live open source as an organization.

This job is for you if

You have

• Experience administering Linux servers and client devices (Mac, some Windows)

• Experience with basic network setups (routers, switches, WiFi)

• Experience with groupware and collaboration tools

• Experience with Git and basic scripting (e.g. Python, Bash)

• Experience with or high interest in Identity & Access Management systems

• Experience managing and driving internal projects

• Near-native proficiency in German and English

You are

• Excited to work in a company with self-managed teams, where reasoned arguments hold sway over hierarchical mandates and your work can make a real impact

• Passionate about exploring and integrating new IT tools pragmatically

• Structured and organized in documenting and planning your work

• Self-directed and proactive in gathering information and solving problems

• Willing to work flexibly from our Zurich office at least 2 days per week

As a bonus:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Git

• Experience deploying and running applications on Kubernetes

At VSHN, we are open to hiring motivated individuals with varying levels of experience who demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and quickly applying new skills on the job. The remuneration for this role will be in line with our fixed salary policy, which applies universally across all roles.

What we offer

• VSHN offers awesome benefits and great colleagues.

• If you’re interested, you can grow into new roles by taking on additional responsibilities, working within other roles, or even changing teams over time.

• We live in a culture that has enabled working remotely and from home (even before COVID-19). We have mandatory on-site events a few times a year, and in general, we also enjoy meeting at the office to connect and socialize.

• Like all VSHNeers, you’ll receive a fixed monthly salary and phantom stock options in the company in a fully transparent salary system.

Does this sound interesting? Then apply now, and let’s meet for a casual (virtual) cup of coffee soon!

Please note: we don’t work with recruitment agencies, and we’re looking for people with permission to work in Switzerland (Swiss/EU citizens and Swiss residents/work visa holders).