Applications Administrator - Linux

Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd is seeking an Applications Administrator II (Linux) to provide skilled implementation, operation, and maintenance support for enterprise applications in an office environment in Bengaluru. The role emphasizes stabilizing the systems environment, troubleshooting, deploying software, and coordinating with vendors.

The ideal candidate has strong Linux/Windows server knowledge, experience with Docker or Podman, SQL/PLSQL abilities, and a customer-focused,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Experience providing support for enterprise and laboratory applications.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Docker or Podman for application deployment.
• Ability to query relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and write SQL.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves application-specific issues.
• Installs and maintains enterprise and laboratory application software and hardware.
• Writes deployment scripts for applications and patches.
• Develops testing methods post deployment.
• Executes change requests and qualifications.
• Liaises with internal groups and vendors; collaborates with business units for issue resolution.
• Makes recommendations to improve processes and sustain performance.

Skills

Server administration

Relational databases

SQL/PLSQL

Windows/Linux knowledge

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Podman

Job description

Applications Administrator II (Linux)

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions Office

Job Description

Summarized Purpose: Provides skilled implementation, operational and maintenance support for enterprise applications. Maintains a stable systems environment with minimal downtime and maximum performance. Employs skilled systems knowledge to ensure proper daily operation of clinical and/or corporate systems and applies experience with direction to troubleshoot problematic applications. For the Labs this also includes support for analytical software and associated dedicated hardware as well as administrative support for server based laboratory applications.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves application-specific support issues.
• Installs and maintains enterprise and/or laboratory application software (including dedicated hardware), application code deployments and configuration changes.
• Writes scripts to ensure appropriate deployment of applications and / or patches
• Develops methods for testing applications post deployment
• Executes change requests and qualifications.
• Liaises with other internal groups and vendors.
• Liaises with business groups to determine long-term issue resolution.
• Makes recommendations to improve existing processes and methods to sustain systems performance.

Job Complexity

Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Job Knowledge

Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Supervision Received

Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Business Relationships

Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the department. Builds stable working relationships internally.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
• General understanding of server administration and architecture ( Windows Server, Linux ).
• Ex. navigating Linux directory structures, understanding Windows services, and troubleshooting using the Windows event viewer.
• Experience with Docker or Podman.
• Ability to interact with relational databases (primarily Oracle, some SQL Server).
• Ex. Authoring Structured Query Language (SQL)-based queries, troubleshooting PL/SQL packages.
• Support knowledge of the applications/technology being supported.
• Moderate support knowledge of desktop operating systems and desktop productivity applications (MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, etc.).
• Ability to diagnose problems, define/resolve/coordinate the implementation of solutions with other groups.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of application problems, if necessary, working with our system development team, systems/network administration personnel, other departments at PPD, or with software vendors.
• Self-motivated with the initiative to see issue resolution through to completion.
• Business focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to a high quality of work.
• Demonstrated competency to learn new technical skills.

Working Hours for India - 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST

Working Hours for Manila - 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM PST

Experience Level Mid Level