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