Windows Engineer

LHH
Bern, Switzerland
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German

Job location

Remote
Bern, Switzerland

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Computer Security
Continuous Integration
Directed Acyclic Graph (Directed Graphs)
Domainkeys Identified Mail
Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC)
Microsoft Exchange Server
Monitoring of Systems
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
Messaging Application Programming Interface
Windows Server
Networking Basics
Open Source Technology
Outlook Web App (Email Clients)
Performance Tuning
Powershell
Ansible
Zabbix
Curam Configuration Tools
Load Balancing
DevOps Tools - Open-source
Delivery Pipeline
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Gitlab
Sender Policy Framework (SPF)
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Information Technology
ServiceNow

Job description

We are currently partnering with our client to identify a talented german speaking Windows Engineer (m/w/d) in Bern.

This project is part of a large-scale digital transformation initiative supporting highly secure and mission-critical environments. The focus lies on the operation, stabilization, and continuous development of Microsoft-based platforms, including collaboration and messaging systems within a protected infrastructure.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of enterprise Windows environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Exchange and automation practices. You will work in a collaborative setup alongside development and operations teams, contributing to the continuous improvement of platform services and processes.

Main Tasks

  • Operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Windows and Exchange environments in a secure infrastructure
  • Administration and troubleshooting of Exchange services, including Mailflow, Transport, DAGs, OWA, MAPI, and Autodiscover
  • Management and optimization of Active Directory environments and related services
  • Ensuring compliance with security and data protection standards across all systems
  • Monitoring and performance optimization of Windows and Exchange servers
  • Automation of operational processes using PowerShell and DevOps tooling
  • Collaboration with development and operations teams to enhance platform stability and efficiency
  • Implementation and optimization of CI/CD processes and infrastructure automation
  • Contribution to the evolution of a secure private cloud platform and collaboration services

Requirements

  • Relevant education in Computer Science (EFZ, FH, HF, or University) or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong experience in Windows Server administration and Microsoft-based infrastructures
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server (administration, operation, and troubleshooting)
  • Hands-on experience with Exchange services such as Mailflow, DAGs, OWA, MAPI, ECP, and Autodiscover
  • Solid knowledge of Active Directory, including Exchange-related components
  • Strong understanding of IT security and compliance standards (TLS, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, DLP, encryption, auditing, eDiscovery)
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation of operational tasks
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (firewalls, load balancers, security concepts)
  • Practical experience with automation and configuration tools (e.g., GitLab, Ansible)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (GitOps principles)
  • Fluent German (C2) and strong English (C1) required

Nice to Have

  • Experience with ITIL processes and monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix)
  • Knowledge of LDAP / SSO integrations
  • Experience with open-source mail gateways
  • ServiceNow scripting experience
  • Familiarity with agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe)
  • Strong team spirit, communication skills, and a proactive mindset
  • High level of discretion when working in secure environments

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