The Assoc Dir, Linux/Unix Admin role is responsible for the management and support of the Linux and Unix servers under the management of the IQVIA CIO Cloud Services organization.
This includes OS installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, migrations, monitoring, and performance tuning both on-premise and in cloud environments.
The role is also responsible for working with internal and external customers in support of the environment.
The ideal applicant should be a self-starter with a sense of ownership and have demonstrated experience in a 24/7 global environment working with other teams across the globe.
Required Experience: • BS or MS in Computer Science or related major / or 10+ years relative working experience • 10+ years of experience in Managing Linux and Unix platforms.
• 5+ years in a management role with multiple reports, extensive team lead experience could also be considered if right fit • Experience maintaining shift and on call rotations • Must possess good knowledge of Red Hat/Oracle Linux fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• Must possess good knowledge on LVM concepts on creation, expansion and removal.
• Good knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting • Must be conversant with storage related tasks related to Linux and VMware.
• Moderate knowledge of remote management such as iLO, idrac, performing firmware updates, etc.
• Knowledge of vCenter usage for performing VMware related tasks/activities such as snapshots, vMotions, etc.
• Conversant with patching methodologies and procedures - knowledge of spacewalk preferable.
• Basic knowledge on databases concepts preferably Oracle and MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM from server configuration side preferred • Knowledge of backup functionalities such as IBM's TSM, Actifio and/or Commvault for client-side administration and troubleshooting.
• AIX, HP-UX and Solaris experience a plus.
• Must be capable of conducting RCA for repeated incidents.
• Good knowledge of ITIL concepts, prioritizing tickets, dealing with SLA, etc., ITIL certified is preferred.
• Should be willing to work on 24/7 shifts and handle on call.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication is a must.
• Docker/Kubernetes knowledge a plus • DevOps mindset to includer Puppet, Foreman, ansible automation.
• Exposure in foreman, puppet, git, jenkins, spacewalk, collaboration, ansible, kickstart • Cloud experience (Azure is a plus) Responsibilities: • Execute