The Associate Director, Linux/Unix Systems Engineer

IQVIA; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to transform our Linux infrastructure from manual support to automated, IaC-driven operations. You will help design scalable, reliable systems and apply modern automation to improve performance and availability.

You will join a cross-functional team to develop real-world automation solutions, monitor system health, and streamline operational efficiency across large, distributed environments.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 standardised 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.

Skills

Bash

Python

Go

Git

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Foreman

Katello

VMware

Centrify

Windows AD

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Dublin, Ireland

Full time

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 standardised 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 analyse 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Diversity Statement

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 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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