Windows Client Engineer (80 - 100%)

Ensuring electricity in Switzerland

In this exciting role, you actively design, develop, and operate the client and workplace platform at Swissgrid. You continuously monitor technological developments around Modern Workplace, Client Management, Automation, Endpoint Security, and Cloud Services. Together with your colleagues from Workplace Services, Cyber Security, and other infrastructure teams, you ensure a secure, stable, and future-proof workplace for our employees. You contribute your expertise in infrastructure and transformation projects. In doing so, you consistently follow the principles of "Security by Design" and "Automation First".

You will specifically take on the following tasks:

• Development, operation, and continuous optimisation of client and workplace platforms
• Responsibility for the lifecycle of Windows clients, mobile devices, and associated management solutions
• Planning, implementation, and further development of endpoint management solutions (e.g. Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and Microsoft Intune)
• Automation of client deployment, configuration, and operational processes
• Ensuring compliance with security, compliance, and architectural requirements in the client environment
• Evaluation, introduction, and integration of new workplace technologies and services
• Close collaboration with Cyber Security, Identity & Access Management, and infrastructure teams
• Analysis and resolution of complex faults as well as participation in operational activities
• Participation in infrastructure and digitalisation projects
• Co-design of the workplace strategy and further development of the digital work environment

This is how you make a difference

• Completed higher education in computer science (HF/FH/University) or a comparable qualification in Windows Client Engineering
• Solid knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, endpoint management, and endpoint security
• Security by Design
• Experience in operating modern Windows client platforms as well as dealing with legacy systems
• In-depth knowledge of standards for cyber and information security as well as common hardening standards and guidelines (e.g. ICT minimum standard, NIST CSF, BSI IT baseline protection, ISO2700x, CIS)
• Passion for modern workplace technologies and client engineering
• Analytical and solution-oriented thinking as well as high initiative
• Enjoyment of working in interdisciplinary teams and shaping innovations
• Experience in the energy sector is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of German and English

How we inspire you

We offer varied and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in close proximity to Aarau station. In addition, you benefit from the following perks:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week), including home office options
• 25-30 days of holiday as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial and/or time support for internal or external training
• Competitive salary and recognition of good performance

About us

We design, operate, and develop the digital workplaces as well as central infrastructure and platform services of Swissgrid. Our area of responsibility ranges from modern client and workplace solutions to specialised workplaces and virtualisation and infrastructure platforms. We ensure that our services are reliable, secure, and future-proof.
As an operator of critical infrastructures, we take responsibility and place great value on quality, stability, and security. We think long-term, promote innovation with moderation, and follow the principle of the "Smart Follower": we deliberately use proven technologies to create sustainable solutions with real added value.
Our collaboration is characterised by trust, openness, and mutual support. We share our knowledge, take responsibility for each other, and live a culture in which mistakes are understood as opportunities for improvement. Together, we pursue the goal of continuously developing our services and creating the best possible benefit for our internal customers.
We are particularly committed to promoting young talent. We actively invest in the training of young IT specialists and accompany them on their path to becoming competent and dedicated IT professionals.

We offer you varied and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland. In addition, you benefit from the following perks:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week)

• 25-30 days of holiday as well as paid company holidays between Christmas and New Year

• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund

• Financial and/or time support for internal or external training

• State-of-the-art working environment in close proximity to Aarau station