Server Engineer

Server Engineer

Affidea is a leading healthcare provider operating 40 medical centers across Switzerland. We are growing rapidly with the ambition to transform healthcare through integrated care, value\-based healthcare, digital innovation and clinical excellence. Joining Affidea means becoming part of a dynamic international organization where you can help shape the future of healthcare while making a meaningful difference for patients every day.

About the role

As a Server Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security and performance of Affidea's IT infrastructure across Switzerland.

You will design, implement, operate and continuously improve server and system environments supporting critical healthcare services. Acting as the infrastructure expert, you will contribute to strategic IT projects, define infrastructure standards and support the evolution of our technology landscape.

Your responsibilities

Gather and prioritize infrastructure requirements from projects and business stakeholders

Design, implement and maintain server and storage infrastructure

Prepare and review technical specifications

Represent server infrastructure in IT projects and governance meetings

Collaborate closely with network, security and application teams

Manage the server asset inventory and infrastructure lifecycle

Plan capacity, investments and hardware replacement

Coordinate supplier selection and procurement activities

Define infrastructure standards (Windows Server, Linux, VMware, patch management, virtualization)

Maintain accurate technical documentation

Provide 2nd level support across Switzerland

Coordinate 3rd level support with the Group IT teams

Manage external infrastructure providers

Proactively communicate risks, issues and improvement opportunities

We are looking for someone who brings both strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset.

Technical skills

Proven experience as a Server Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or in a similar role

Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration

Solid experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, ESXi, Hyper\-V, VDI)

Experience with server, storage and infrastructure lifecycle management

Good understanding of infrastructure security, patch management and system administration

Experience working with external vendors and IT service providers

Experience participating in infrastructure or digital transformation projects

Personal skills

Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills

Structured, organized and solution\-oriented mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

High level of accountability and ownership

Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude

Languages

• Fluent English is required
• Fluent French or German is required
• Nice to have
• Experience in the Swiss healthcare sector
• Experience working in an international environment
• Knowledge of IT governance and infrastructure standards jpidf89cefdjm jit0833jm jiy26jm