The Associate Director, Linux/Unix Systems Engineer

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Dublin, Ireland, seeks a seasoned Linux Systems Engineer to transform our Linux operations from manual support to automation and infrastructure-as-code. You’ll join a cross-functional team to design scalable, proactive systems and deliver self-service capabilities across platforms.

Responsibilities include building automation frameworks, improving reliability, and guiding performance through metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other highly technical discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience (Oracle Linux /RHEL/CentOS/).
• Strong scripting and programming skills: Bash, Python, and/or Go.
• Experience with automation frameworks: Puppet, Ansible, Foreman, and/or Katello.
• Code repository methodologies utilizing tools such as git.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware) and identity management (Centrify), Windows AD.
• Familiarity with database systems: Oracle, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to automation and proactive automation of Linux infrastructure.
• Help set KPIs related to team goals.
• Design and build automation frameworks and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
• Enhance reliability and deployment velocity through automated configuration management and orchestration.
• Measure and optimize system performance and develop scalable automation strategies.
• Provide engineering support for large-scale distributed Linux environments.
• Gather and analyze metrics to aid performance tuning and fault finding.
• Partner with development teams to improve services through testing and release procedures.
• Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning.
• Create sustainable systems and services through automation.

Skills

Bash

Python

Go

Scripting

Automation

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Foreman

Katello

Job description

Role Location: Dublin, Ireland

IQVIA is looking to transform our ETS Linux operations from manual support to a modern framework built on automation and infrastructure as code.

We count on our Linux Systems Engineers to empower our users with a rich feature set, high availability, and stellar performance to pursue their missions. As we expand our customer deployments, we are currently seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to help join in modernizing our infrastructure through automation, orchestration, and scalable system design. Specifically, we are searching for someone who brings fresh ideas, demonstrates a unique and informed viewpoint, and enjoys collaborating with a cross-functional team to develop real-world automation solutions and streamline operational efficiency at every level.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to a team of Linux Engineers to help the transformation of our global Linux infrastructure from reactive support to proactive automation, monitoring system health, configurations, and provisioning with a holistic view of the entire environment.
• Help set KPIs relating to goals for the team from year to year based on what is required by IQVIA to get the job done.
• Design and build automation frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure-as-code solutions to eliminate manual processes and enable self-service capabilities across the platform.
• Enhance system reliability, consistency, and deployment velocity through automated configuration management, orchestration, and standardized operational practices.
• Measure and optimize system performance while developing automation strategies that scale ahead of customer needs, reduce operational toil, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide engineering expertise and operational support for multiple large-scale, distributed Linux environments, building repeatable solutions that reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Gather and analyze metrics from both operating systems and applications to assist in performance tuning and fault finding.
• Partner with development teams to improve services through rigorous testing and release procedures.
• Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning.
• Create sustainable systems and services through automation and uplifts.
• Balance feature development speed and reliability with well-defined service level objectives.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other highly technical, scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience (Oracle Linux /RHEL/CentOS/)
• Strong scripting and programming skills: Bash, Python, and/or Go
• Experience with automation frameworks: Puppet, Ansible, Foreman, and/or Katello
• Code repository methodologies utilizing tools such as git.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware) and identity management (Centrify), Windows AD.
• Familiarity with database systems: Oracle, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in a 24/7 operations environment with follow-the-sun support model
• Track record of leading technical projects and managing infrastructure initiatives from design through implementation
• Designing and implementing opportunities discovered from identifying problems, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.

Total Rewards:

We invest in people through a range of initiatives in compensation, benefits, and learning and development, and we strive to create an environment where our employees are challenged, empowered and can flourish.

IQVIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We cultivate a diverse corporate culture across the 100+ countries where we operate, celebrating and rewarding teamwork and inclusiveness. By embracing our differences, we create innovative solutions that are good for IQVIA, our clients, and the advancement of healthcare everywhere.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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