About this role
EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the IT Systems Administrator \& Software Developer EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries. IT Systems Administrator \& Software Developer Mission The mission of the CIBM IT systems administrator and software developer is to provide high\-level IT and administrative support to members of its community across the 5 founding partner institutions (CHUV, UNIL, EPFL, UNIGE, and HUG) and develop software which will contribute to achieve CIBM strategic objectives Main duties and responsibilities Liaise with the IT services of partner institutions (CHUV, UNIL, EPFL, UNIGE, and HUG) to install, maintain, and integrate a biomedical imaging data platform Develop and implement new features, adjust microservices on the biomedical imaging platform Renewal, management, and ongoing monitoring of the IT infrastructure (servers, workstations) IT management of websites and applications Administration and user support of the infrastructure and resource booking system Ensure the smooth operation of the various video\-conferencing systems during events Provide support and advice to users, evaluate and select software and IT equipment, procure and set up equipment, customize and configure software Manage permissions, access rights, user accounts, and folder configuration for shared storage Install and configure individual workstations and peripherals Maintain and troubleshoot IT equipment: purchasing, inventory, and issue tracking Set up and maintain backup policies for all of CIBM's critical shared machines (including non\-standard machines such as scientific equipment) and advise on personal workstations Set up and maintain enhanced security on CIBM's servers and sensitive machines (following IT security best practices) Implement custom solutions (software and hardware) to meet the specific needs of CIBM's infrastructure Create, maintain, and deploy specific internal applications (calendar, project, and purchasing management) Technical environment \& tools Platform development \& integration Docker (images, registry), Git, GitLab (also CI/CD), Kubernetes (k8s), Pyhton Application development , Express, React, Mongo, Mysql, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Systems \& infrastructure Windows, Linux, and Mac environments; hardware (processors, memory, graphics cards) Server management: iDRAC, Proxmox Storage management: Synology, QNAP Authentication: keycloak, OIDC Web \& hosting WordPress, Infomaniak interface, DNS, emails, SSL certificates Collaboration \& booking tools Calpendo (resource booking) Cisco, Zoom, Teams (video\-conferencing) Backup \& security Iperius, Veeam, rsync backup, Borg Backup Log analysis tools, confidentiality rules, password management, patch management Profile Higher education degree in computer science (HES, university, or EPF) or equivalent qualification Good knowledge of containerization and continuous integration tools (Docker, Git/GitLab, CI/CD); familiarity with Kubernetes Basic scripting and task automation skills (bash) Basic web development skills (JavaScript/HTML/CSS, frameworks such as a plus Good knowledge of networks and IT infrastructure Experience with Linux, Windows, Windows server (GPO/Active Directory), and Mac administration Experience with network storage products (Synology, QNAP) a plus Experience with virtualization (Proxmox) and remote server management (iDRAC) a plus Strong knowledge of cybersecurity Languages: French C1, English C1 Adaptable and autonomous Strong sense of priorities and initiative Ability to explain technical topics clearly and communicate with varied audiences Information Start Date : as of September 1st, 2026 Activity Rate Min : 50% Activity Rate Max : 100% Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: 1 year, renewable Reference: jpidd470472jm jpit0731jm jpiy26jm