ICT Senior System Engineer / Technical Project Manager

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

 

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

Overview

 

We are looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer with a focus on technical project management to join our ICT Engineering & Operations team. In this role, you will actively shape the further development of our ICT landscape and ensure sustainable, future-ready solutions.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Lead and coordinate ICT infrastructure projects from planning through to successful implementation
  • Take full responsibility for projects in terms of quality, timelines, and budget
  • Plan, implement, and further develop technical solutions within our IT landscape (on-premises & cloud)
  • Integrate and connect external sites into a unified, secure, and scalable ICT infrastructure
  • Develop and implement a sustainable data strategy with a focus on efficient use, management, and optimization of data – particularly in hybrid environments (on-prem & cloud)
  • Design, standardize, and automate operational processes within the ICT infrastructure to ensure efficient and sustainable long-term solutions
  • Identify optimization potential and actively implement improvements and automation
  • Ensure a stable, high-performance, and scalable server and system infrastructure
  • Actively contribute to troubleshooting as well as 2nd/3rd level support for complex issues
  • Create and maintain technical and project documentation
  • Prepare and facilitate project meetings and ensure transparent decision-making foundations
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders as well as external partners and suppliers

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • University degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification
  • Solid knowledge in administration and configuration of server environments
  • At least 5 years of experience in the following areas:
    • Technical leadership and implementation of IT infrastructure projects
    • Automation solutions and backup technologies (e.g., Veeam)
    • Windows operating systems (Windows Server), including administration and security; Linux is a plus
    • Active Directory, Group Policies (GPOs), Entra ID, and Microsoft Azure
    • Basic understanding of network architectures, VPN, and security concepts
    • Experience with hybrid infrastructure and cloud architectures
  • Proficiency in both German and English is required

 

 

Softskills

 

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to convey technical content to different audiences
  • Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
  • High level of initiative and a hands-on mentality
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative approach in interdisciplinary teams
  • Customer- and service-oriented mindset
  • Structured working style with strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Ability to effectively combine operational execution with project management
  • Willingness for continuous learning and openness to new technologies

 

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture 
  • Room for ideas  
  • Participation in sports and leisure activities
  • Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
  • Intensive and job-orientated induction training
  • Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
  • Open communication policy
  • 5 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off

 

 

Additional Information

 

To apply, please upload your complete application documents (CV, diplomas, and work certificates) on our careers page.

For questions please contact Steffan Fluri.