Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer (m/w/d) – Winterthur Area

The role of a Baremetal & Linux/KVM Engineer at NTT DATA involves providing day-2 operations support for server infrastructure, Linux operating systems, and KVM-based virtualization environments. NTT DATA is a leading global technology and business services provider, renowned for its technical excellence and innovative solutions. The company serves a significant portion of the Fortune Global 100 and is committed to responsible innovation and positive societal impact. The main day-to-day responsibilities include administering and supporting Linux server environments and KVM-based virtualization platforms. This involves performing system maintenance, patching, health checks, and performance monitoring. The role also includes managing server hardware lifecycle activities, coordinating firmware updates, and troubleshooting infrastructure, operating system, hardware, and virtualization-related issues. Additionally, the engineer will support operational automation, participate in incident management, and maintain operational standards and documentation. To qualify for this role, candidates must have experience supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and virtualized infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Linux administration, server hardware, and KVM virtualization technologies is essential. Experience in troubleshooting compute infrastructure across physical and virtual environments is also required. The ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact service delivery, along with strong analytical skills and adherence to operational best practices, is crucial. Nice-to-have skills include certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), and training in Dell PowerEdge or Lenovo ThinkSystem administration. Additional certifications in security, network, storage, or compute infrastructure are advantageous. The role is based in the Winterthur area, Switzerland, and candidates should be based in or regularly available within the region. The workplace embraces diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for growth and development. What the role asks for: - Experience supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and virtualized infrastructure. - Strong knowledge of Linux administration, server hardware, and KVM virtualization technologies. - Experience troubleshooting compute infrastructure across physical and virtual environments. - Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact service delivery. - Strong analytical skills and adherence to operational best practices. - German language proficiency at minimum B2 level. - Swiss citizenship.