IT / OT Infrastructure Architect - Remote

Infrastructure Architect
Location: Switzerland (Hybrid/Remote)

Randstad Digital Switzerland is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to design and oversee the IT/OT infrastructure supporting our client's development and manufacturing operations. This role ensures that all infrastructure solutions are secure, scalable, compliant with industry regulations, and optimized for performance. If you are passionate about designing resilient infrastructure in a regulated environment, we would love to hear from you!

• Design and implement large-scale, multi-site IT/OT infrastructure, ensuring high performance and security.
• Develop resilient, scalable, and high-availability systems, following frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, and ITIL.
• Leverage virtualization, containerization, and edge computing technologies, such as VMware, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker.
• Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Bash while driving Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption.
• Oversee performance monitoring and IT service management, utilizing tools such as Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO standards, developing audit-ready infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, security, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, policies, and best practices.
• Implement Zero Trust Security, IAM, SIEM, and NIST/CIS security frameworks.
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity strategies are in place and effectively managed.

• 5-10 years of experience in IT/OT infrastructure design and management.
• Strong expertise in networking & security, including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPNs, Firewalls, and Load Balancing.
• Proven experience working with DevOps delivery pipelines and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to drive standardization, automation, and simplification within IT infrastructure.
• Experience communicating effectively with all levels, including executive leadership.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to anticipate risks and develop strategic, innovative solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Fluency in English is required.

• Be part of a cutting-edge digital transformation initiative in a highly regulated industry.
• Work in a dynamic, international environment with cross-functional collaboration.
• Opportunity to drive technological innovation in IT/OT infrastructure.
• Hybrid/Remote working flexibility.

If you are an experienced Infrastructure Architect with a passion for designing robust, secure, and compliant IT/OT solutions, apply now and take the next step in your career with Randstad Digital Switzerland!