Senior Microsoft System Engineer
Swisslinx AG · Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Senior Microsoft System Engineer
Lead Microsoft infrastructure migrations across on\-premise, hybrid and cloud environments in a senior client\-facing engineering role.
Senior Microsoft System Engineer
Job description
Take full technical responsibility for assigned customers and their Microsoft server infrastructure.
Plan and execute customer\-system migrations across on\-premise, hybrid and cloud environments.
Manage both project delivery and ongoing operational activities for customer environments.
Analyse technical requirements and independently design, implement and maintain suitable infrastructure solutions.
Act as the primary technical contact for customers, providing end\-to\-end support and technical guidance.
Work with mid\-sized infrastructure environments, typically supporting organisations with 50–500 employees and approximately 20–100 servers.
Collaborate with a team of around ten experienced infrastructure specialists while independently leading the technical delivery of your assignments.
Contribute hands\-on expertise rather than focusing solely on coordination or high\-level architecture.
Job requirements
Several years of hands\-on experience as a Senior Microsoft System Engineer, Windows System Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer.
Strong experience migrating customer systems between on\-premise, hybrid and cloud environments.
Expert\-level knowledge in at least one of the following areas
Active Directory, including subdomains and trusts
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Exchange
PowerShell
Microsoft SQL Server
SCCM
Remote Desktop Services
Solid knowledge of Microsoft server infrastructure and traditional systems engineering.
Demonstrable experience independently implementing technical solutions and resolving complex infrastructure issues.
Ability to manage both infrastructure projects and operational responsibilities.
Strong customer orientation and confidence taking full technical ownership of client accounts.
Fluent German.
Independent, pragmatic and delivery\-focused working style.
Willingness to participate in a technical interview, assessment and case study.
Nice to have
Deep expertise across several of the listed Microsoft technologies.
Experience working for an IT service provider or managed\-services environment.
Experience supporting customers in regulated sectors such as healthcare, banking or pharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of secure, locally hosted or sovereign cloud environments.
Experience working with mid\-market infrastructure landscapes.
About the customer
Our client is an established Swiss IT services provider specialising in cloud and managed services, consulting and systems integration. The company develops and operates a secure, locally hosted Swiss cloud platform and supports national and international mid\-sized customers across healthcare, banking, pharmaceuticals, industry and construction.
Compensation benefits
Permanent, full\-time position.
Flexible start date.
Remote\-first working model with flexible home\-office arrangements and modern offices in Rotkreuz and Köniz.
40\-hour working week.
No on\-call or standby duty.
Financial support for professional development and further education.
Contribution towards a sports subscription or Reka Checks.
Private occupational and non\-occupational accident insurance.
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