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  https://cibm.ch/the-center/

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 

• Next.js, 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 Next.js/Express) 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: www.cibm.ch