Senior Systems Engineer

Systems EngineerSystems EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1983H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$129.1K - $166.3K / year

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Parexel

Role Description Parexel International LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer - Linux based in Newton, MA to design, develop, and maintain advanced computer systems. Responsibilities include: - Deliver infrastructure solutions to host mission-critical applications on-premises and in the cloud. - Conduct the technical oversight, operation, and maintenance of server systems and infrastructure. - Work with physical (SPARC and x86) and virtual servers in on-premises and cloud-based environments. - Define and maintain software technical standards related to installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems and network infrastructure. - Linux systems engineering with RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris. - Utilize Linux-based IT infrastructure including Oracle SPARC systems, ZFS storage solutions, and security vulnerabilities remediation on Linux and Solaris servers. - Conduct research on industry trends, emerging technologies, software, systems, and networks to support future technology decisions. - Responsible for RedHat Satellite and Oracle Linux Manager. - Plan disaster recovery solutions and conduct disaster recovery tests for business-critical applications. - Propose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to technical teams. Position may telecommute from anywhere in the US up to 5 days per week. The position may travel to various and unanticipated company worksites 1-2 times per year. (Ref. # 000971). Annual salary: $129,147 to $166,300. Qualifications - 12 progressive years of systems engineering experience. - Experience in Linux/Unix operating systems (RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Solaris). - Utilizing Linux/Unix-based IT infrastructure (Oracle SPARC systems, ZFS storage solutions, and security vulnerabilities remediation on Linux and Solaris servers). - Scripting and automation technologies including Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, or GitHub. - Responsibility for RedHat Satellite and Oracle Linux Manager. - Experience with physical SPARC and x86, and virtual servers in on-premises and cloud-based environments. - Overseeing enterprise-scale data platforms with SAS Grid or SAP. - Planning disaster recovery solutions and conducting disaster recovery tests for business-critical applications. Requirements - 12 progressive years of systems engineering experience, including: - Systems engineering in Linux/Unix operating systems. - Scripting and automation technologies. - Responsibility for RedHat Satellite and Oracle Linux Manager. - Physical SPARC and x86, and virtual servers in on-premises and cloud-based environments. - Overseeing enterprise-scale data platforms. - Planning disaster recovery solutions. Benefits - Telecommuting options available. - Annual salary range: $129,147 to $166,300. Company Description Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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