SRE Engineer
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:25 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading global research institution with a vibrant community.
Tasks
- Manage and automate Linux infrastructure using IaC methods.
- Ensure resilient operation of Kubernetes clusters and Ceph storage.
- Transform observations into automated, efficient processes.
Skills
- Expertise in Linux systems and Kubernetes technologies required.
- Proficient in scripting and industrialization techniques.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure layers and troubleshooting.
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Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 collaborators and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
To complete its team, the IT Center is looking for an SRE engineer
Job-related information
Start date: 01.02.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: indefinite (permanent contract)
Activity rate: 80% to 100%
Workplace: UNIL- Amphimax - Lausanne
Your activities
In your activities, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring operational tasks, automating (IaC), and evolving the Linux infrastructure through procedures and proactive execution.
- Guaranteeing the measurable and resilient operation of Kubernetes clusters and Ceph distributed storage.
- Transforming observation into evolution, initiating and leading projects that make a difference by permanently eliminating manual work through reproducible automation.
Your profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- Proven expertise in Linux systems and their hardening (technical certifications are a plus).
- Ideally knowledge of Kubernetes technologies (ideally CKA certification), Docker, and Ceph.
- Experience in scripting and industrialization (Bash, Python, Ansible, AWX, SaltStack) and Infrastructure As Code.
- Ability to write precise, orderly, and reusable technical procedures.
- Experience in production management, observability, structured troubleshooting, and cluster optimization.
- Good understanding of other infrastructure layers (Storage, Virtualization, Middleware, Network, and Firewall).
This position is for you if:
- You want to improve, build, automate, and evolve critical infrastructures.
- You enjoy industrializing Linux environments.
- You like to follow and create procedures while optimizing them.
- You precisely identify what improves value and efficiency, then apply it.
- You want to transform complex clusters into reliable, automated, and sustainable infrastructure.
Your benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres
For further information
Mr. Laurent Borgognon
Head of Production and Systems Unit
Email: laurent.borgognon@unil.ch
Tel: +41 21 692 21 98
Your application file
Application deadline: 31.01.2026
We invite you to send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job description
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life.
To increase the number of women in technical positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.
