Systems Engineer Linux & Kubernetes Platform Services (100%)

About the job

The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organization effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and proximity hospital offer, regardless of where the services are requested.

Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

To complete our Platform Services team within the EDT Area of the General Management, we are looking for a

Systems Engineer Linux & Kubernetes Platform Services (100%)

Profile:

In a multi-site hospital context, characterized by high reliability and operational continuity requirements, the sought figure will contribute to the management and evolution of the Linux platform and containerized Kubernetes services, active on multiple environments (dev/test/pre-production/production).

The role includes direct technical responsibilities for the stability, security, and automation of the platform, with particular attention to the resilience of systems supporting critical clinical and administrative applications.

The person will work in collaboration with infrastructure, application, and security teams, contributing concretely to the modernization and consolidation of the platform.

Main tasks will be:

• Kubernetes platform management
• Design, implementation, and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters in on-premise and/or hybrid environments.
• Cluster lifecycle management (installation, updates, patching, scaling).
• Configuration and management of fundamental components (Ingress, StorageClass, RBAC, NetworkPolicy).
• Linux systems administration
• Management and hardening of enterprise Linux servers (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Analysis and resolution of complex system issues.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Application deployment with a GitOps approach.
• Implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI).
• Use of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform/OpenTofu).
• Development and management of configurations with Puppet and/or Ansible.
• Secure management of secrets (OpenBao or equivalents).
• Security and operational continuity
• Implementation of security policies on Kubernetes clusters.
• Hardening of Linux nodes.
• Design and verification of backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Second and third level incident analysis and Root Cause Analysis drafting.
• Monitoring and continuous improvement
• Configuration and management of monitoring and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Updating technical documentation.
• Contribution to the standardization of operational processes (ITIL).
• Proposal of architectural and automation improvements.

Required qualifications:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position
• University degree in computer science, computer engineering diploma (SUPSI/USI) or equivalent qualification
• Significant experience in Linux administration
• Concrete experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production
• Skills in automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Structured troubleshooting ability
• Attitude to work in critical and regulated environments
• Interest in continuous critical updating
• Teamwork attitude
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Direct involvement in managing a container platform in production
• Technologically advanced and evolving context
• Possibility to have a concrete impact on the reliability of digital health services
• Structured environment oriented towards innovation and technical quality
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to perform telework up to 40%
• Integration into a dynamic team working with agile methodology

Start date:

Applications, in electronic format, complete with curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates, must be submitted on the dedicated platform by May 3, 2026.

Applications received after this date will not be considered, nor those submitted in paper form or by e-mail.

Further information can be requested from the Digital Evolution and Technology Area of the General Management, at +41 91 811 14 00.