Linux System Administrator

vor 3 Wochen


Genf, Genf, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is searching for a skilled Linux system administrator to join its team for the control system. In this position, you will be responsible for the provision of a Debian Linux network-boot image, integrating it with remote logging, monitoring, and diagnostic tools. The goal is to ensure that devices using this image can operate securely within the control system environment.

As a member of the Linux system administration team, you will collaborate with SoC hardware experts and specialists in charge of accelerator sub-systems, such as beam instrumentation and power converters. You will participate directly in the operational support of those systems.

Your Profile

Skill requirements include experience with Linux system administration, knowledge of Git version control, and proficiency in Network filesystem management (NFS). Familiarity with Ansible configuration management is also essential. Fluency in English is required, with the ability to work in French being an advantage.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be a national of a country that is a Member or Associate Member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
  • You must have a professional background in software engineering or a related field, with either a Master's degree and 2-6 years of post-graduation experience or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation experience.
  • You must not have had a CERN fellowship or graduate contract before.

About Us

CERN's mission is to probe the fundamental structure of the universe using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on unique projects and contribute to the advancement of our knowledge and understanding of the universe.



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