IT Workplace Engineer (80-100 %)

27 March 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research center, focusing on natural and engineering sciences. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Tasks

Contribute to Windows Client Engineering and software distribution.
Automate OS and application installation using management tools.
Manage 2nd and 3rd-Level incidents and address root causes.

Skills

Completed IT education and relevant client engineering experience.
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems and PowerShell.
Excellent communication skills in German and English.

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About the job

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices.

In total, PSI employs 2300 staff. For our Workplace and Multimedia Services group, we are looking for a

Your tasks

You act within the existing Windows Client Engineering team and are jointly responsible for the operation and further development of the Windows software distribution
You automate the installation and updating of operating systems, drivers, applications, and processes within the systems using central management tools and scripts and further develop these
You handle 2nd and 3rd level incidents, sustainably addressing underlying problems
You support the existing team in the operation and support of the endpoint security platform and implement security-relevant changes and measures
As part of project work, you design and operate new solutions in the Windows environment, where the use of cloud technologies such as Intune is examined
There is the option to take over the technical lead and further development of the service (Service Management & Strategy, Process Ownership, CSI)

Your profile

Completed IT education (HF/FH) and function-specific practical experience in client engineering
Experience in automation, application packaging, and system administration using configuration management tools for a large number (500+) of managed endpoints
In-depth knowledge of current Microsoft Windows client/server operating systems as well as PowerShell
Experience with interfaces (REST) is an advantage
Your working style is characterized by independence, initiative, accuracy, and analytical/methodical approach
Very good communication skills in German and English

You are used to working in a team and developing and operating complex solutions for a large number of managed systems with a high degree of automation. Besides the technical challenges, you appreciate international customer contact and communicate professionally and appropriately with stakeholders at all levels in English and German. You can convincingly advocate for the concerns of corporate IT to customers. You are enthusiastic about both technical and organizational tasks of varying complexity.

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.

For professional inquiries, please contact Niklaus Baumann, Tel. +41 56 310 51 84.

We look forward to receiving your online application by April 19, 2026 for the position of IT Workplace Engineer (Index No. 9523-15948).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch