IT System Administrator and DevOps Engineer

About us

At Distalmotion, we aim to deliver the benefits of robotic surgery to more surgeons, more hospitals, and more patients globally. Our vision is to establish a new standard of care, removing traditional barriers and complexities of robotics to ensure greater access to best-in-class minimally invasive surgery.

We are a diverse, international team, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a growing presence and footprint globally. With over 150 members, more than 25 nationalities, speaking over 15 languages, we are all united by the same goal — bringing patients the best in minimally invasive surgical care.

Are you looking for a new fulfilling challenge in a fast-growing medical device company? Join a team engaged in empowering robotic surgery, the new medical revolution.

About IT System Administrator and DevOps Engineer:

We are looking for an expert and committed IT System Administrator / DevOps Engineer to oversee, develop and maintain our company’s IT systems.

To be successful, you are very knowledgeable in IT cloud infrastructure, cyber security, application administration, CI/CD and can manage and ensure the efficient operation of our Information Systems.

Tasks:

• Manage and ensure the efficient operation of our servers, hardware, and software systems, including extensive oversight of our cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to our IT systems, including network configurations and cloud resources.
• Provide prompt and effective second and third level support to employees, addressing and resolving technical issues to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design, deploy and upgrade cloud solutions that meet the company’s operational needs.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve the scalability and efficiency of cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud expenses and optimize costs without compromising service integrity.
• Implement and oversee security protocols for our information systems to safeguard company data.
• Stay current with industry trends, making recommendations for improvements and ensuring that the company leverages new technology effectively.
• Update documentation, procedures, and work instructions for IT.
• Participate in IT related projects as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, 5 to 7 years of experience.
• Proven experience in similar position
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365; certification a plus.
• High proficiency in creating scripts in Python, PowerShell, or other languages to automate repetitive operations.
• Proven experience in implementing CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins, …) and IT automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform…).
• Good knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and network and firewall configuration.
• Familiar with Database administration (MS-SQL).
• Familiar with cloud business applications (CRM, ERP), Google Workspace, Box.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize a diverse workload.
• Flexible, agile mindset, service oriented, customer-focused, results-focused.
• Eager to join a fast-growing company.
• Fluent in English and good level of French is mandatory; German is plus.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing company active in one of the most promising fields of medicine.
• A dynamic atmosphere in an internationally minded environment.
• Permanent contract with 25 days of paid vacation.
• Benefit from one day to two days per week working remotely to boost flexibility.
• An attractive talent development programs and initiatives empowering employees to enhance their skills and fostering professional development growth.
• Mobility plan, competitive company pension plan, support for gym memberships.
• Regular team building events such as boot camps, skiing and much more.

Distalmotion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

Distalmotion is a medical device company founded and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was founded in 2012, as a spin-off from the Robotics Lab of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). We are all united by the same goal - to empower more surgeons and hospitals to deliver the benefits of robotic surgery to more patients. We can only do this with the right people in our team. Apply now and be part of the mission to bring patients the best in minimally invasive care.

For further information visit: distalmotion.com and follow us on LinkedIn/Twitter: @Distalmotion.