IT Specialist

Who we are

Distran is a fast-growing, award-winning, Swiss high technology company producing an extraordinary product: a sensor that literally sees the sounds. Our unique product is used by major global players in Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power, and even Space Exploration to detect gas leaks before they become dangerous to either humans or the environment. With strong growth in 35+ countries, our company continues to expand thanks to our amazing people passionate about innovation, climate change, and protecting the environment.

About the role

Are you looking to join an innovative high-tech company as IT Specialist?

We are looking for a person who is willing to take ownership, is solution-oriented, and can work independently. Ultimately, you’ll ensure our IT systems are secure, consistent, and reliable. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic scale-up, rapidly growing, and expanding globally.

Join Distran and get involved in reducing the industrial activities footprint worldwide!

Responsibilities

• Test new applications and make an informed recommendation depending on the requirement of other departments and implement vendor solutions
• Ensure a smooth IT onboarding of new joiners and streamline the process - IT hardware and software, setting up Windows and Linux machines.
• Be responsible for the IT inventory
• Be responsible for Incident & Problem Management - Assist in the continual improvement of systems through careful analysis of issues and their underlying root causes

Your profile

• Successfully completed a diploma, bachelor's, or master's degree in computer science or a comparable education
• Previous experience as IT Operations Specialist
• Experience with system installation, configuration, and analysis
• You already have experience with various software solutions and IT architectures, including ticket systems
• Knowledge of hardware setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and passion for working with IT systems
• Good knowledge of Linux & Windows based servers - configuration, administration, monitoring, and optimization
• Good communication skills in English; both written and spoken
• Knowledge of Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Knowledge of MDM software

What we offer

Bringing a groundbreaking product from a nice technology to a market best seller is a rewarding social and professional experience. This job is for you if you like to give meaning to your work and have a strong impact on a product, on a company, and on your professional growth.

Since the establishment of our offices, our employees in Zurich are also enjoying:

• A flexible work environment with remote working days
• Competitive compensation package
• A central location in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood of Zürich
• Engaging and weekly lunches with our small team, sponsored by us – we do like our food over here!

Note to agencies

Distran does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Distran will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation where Distran employs the relevant candidate.

Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Distran’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening. Distran will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.