IT system administrator — Universität Bern
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 16 days ago
Role overview
The UniBE is versatile.
With us you can expect a wide variety of topics and a lot of design freedom.
- The UniBE is versatile.
- With us you can expect a wide variety of topics and a lot of design freedom.
- Administration and assurance of the operation and security of the heterogeneous (MacOS, Windows, Linux) IT environment and its components (hardware and software, services).
- Support for 100 clients (updates, backup clients (macOS + WIN) and remote support; UniBern VPN 2FAFortiClient;
Main responsibilities
- Administration and assurance of the operation and security of the heterogeneous (MacOS, Windows, Linux) IT environment and its components (hardware and software, services).
- Support for 100 clients (updates, backup clients (macOS + WIN) and remote support; UniBern VPN 2FAFortiClient;
- Filemaker Pro 19 servers and data archives;
- Canon multifunction devices, as well as various printers.
- Installation of workstations (client and server) including system and user software and printers.
- Evaluation and purchase of computers and peripherals, system and user software as well as inventory of hardware, software and network components.
- Independent and forward-looking correction of software and hardware malfunctions.
- Processing of support requests on site, by phone/Teams/TeamViewer/ etc.
- Assistance in locating, limiting and resolving disruptions.
Application process
- 1st and 2nd-level user support of the institute staff (researchers, students, technical and administrative staff) in the application of the existing systems including support smartphones (iOS and Android) and laptops of the students.
- Cooperation with the institute administrations and contacts for the central computer services of the University of Bern and the IT managers of other institutes.
- Support for video conferencing and maintenance of institute websites. Requirements
- Completed vocational apprenticeship Computer Science EFZ or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge in the field of Apple and Windows client engineering (MacOS and Windows) and in the Microsoft server environment, Active Directory, DHCP server, network infrastructure;
- Firewall (FortiClient), experience in the field of IT security/cybersecurity, in particular in the protection of networks and devices.
- Additional knowledge in database management (e.g.
- Filemaker Pro 2019), Linux, and standard applications in the research environment (EndNote, Adobe Suite, GraphPad, Prism, Zoom, Microsoft365 Suite) are beneficial.
Additional details
- Support for 100 clients (updates, backup clients (macOS + WIN) and remote support; UniBern VPN 2FAFortiClient;
- Support for video conferencing and maintenance of institute websites.
- Readiness for further education.
Notes and original content
- Support for 100 clients (updates, backup clients (macOS + WIN) and remote support;
- UniBern VPN 2FAFortiClient;
- Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Bern offer for this role?
Universität Bern lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Bern offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Bern during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Universität Bern?
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