Senior Systems Engineer - Linux

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. Job Location: 275 Grove Street, Suite 101C, Newton, MA 02466. 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. Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer - Linux Duties: Parexel International LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer - Linux based in Newton, MA to design, develop, and maintain advanced computer systems. 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, including technical oversight, operation, and maintenance. Define and maintain software technical standards, especially those related to installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems and network infrastructure. Linux systems engineering with RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris. Utilizing 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, including defining and maintaining software technical standards for installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems and network infrastructure. 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. Requirements: 12 progressive years of systems engineering experience, including: (1) systems engineering in Linux/Unix operating systems (RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Solaris) and utilizing Linux/Unix-based IT infrastructure (Oracle SPARC systems, ZFS storage solutions, and security vulnerabilities remediation on Linux and Solaris servers); (2) Scripting and automation technologies including Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, or GitHub; (3) Responsibility for RedHat Satellite and Oracle Linux Manager, including defining and maintaining software technical standards for installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems and infrastructure; (4) Physical SPARC and x86, and virtual servers in on-premises and cloud-based environments, including technical oversight, operation, and maintenance; (5) Overseeing enterprise-scale data platforms with SAS Grid or SAP; and (6) Planning disaster recovery solutions and conducting disaster recovery tests for business-critical applications. To apply, please send resume to View email address on click.appcast.io and cite requisition number 000971 or apply at jobs.parexel.com. This position is subject to the company’s Employee Referral Program. EEO Disclaimer 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. Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry. Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our professionals worldwide work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process. Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™