Senior IT Specialist | Senior IT Spezialist:in (m/w/d)

ETH Zurich

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Published Dec 15, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Senior IT Specialist will join the IT Services Group (ISG) within the Department of Environmental Systems Science (D-USYS) at ETH Zurich. This role involves managing a complex, heterogeneous IT environment supporting staff and students across research groups. Day-to-day responsibilities include handling 1st and 2nd level support cases, prioritizing requests, and maintaining client and server infrastructures, primarily focusing on Windows but also involving macOS and Linux systems. A key aspect of the role is providing in-depth analysis and resolution for challenging hardware, software, and network issues. The specialist will also consult with research groups, collaborating closely with scientific programmers, and contribute to departmental IT processes like lifecycle, security, and compliance management. This position offers a dynamic, multicultural work environment at one of the world's top technical universities, featuring flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Required Skills

Education

Not specified

Experience

  • Several years of experience in IT support, ideally within a research or university environment
  • In-depth knowledge of client and server administration, preferably with a focus on Windows
  • Practical experience with all utilized operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Good knowledge of networking, storage, backup, authorization, and IT lifecycle management

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Employment level 80%-100%. Applicants must submit the motivation letter in German.