Lab IT Linux System Engineer

Job Title: Lab IT Linux System Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Lichtstrasse 35, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Purpose of the Role:

The Lab IT Linux System Engineer is responsible for providing support to the lab computing Linux environment, which demands uninterrupted service in a state-of-the-art biomedical research center. Specific emphasis of the role includes building specialized Linux computing platforms, customizing system configurations, operational systems support to meet and exceed scientific demands of data scientists.

The Lab IT Linux Systems Engineer is an onsite role in Basel and will report directly to the Lab IT Linux Services Lead within TUS in BR Informatics and scientific community.

Major Accountabilities:

• Linux/UNIX installation, configuration, upgrades, and new system builds

• Build both Physical and Virtual systems

• Linux systems hardware and software troubleshooting

• Build new RHEL workstations for lab instrumentation: custom specifications, integrate the hardware, install and configure the operating system and ensure visibility to the network in accordance with the Standards and security guidelines

• Provide technical expertise for the planning and definition of new system requirements

• Create, track and close service tickets and updating of associated inventory /asset management tools

• Analysis, assessment and remediation of security vulnerabilities for Linux systems

• Consult with various vendors, scientists and customer levels to devise new and improved solutions that will streamline and/or expedite the delivery of improved laboratory research and its supporting business applications/processes

• Ensure adherence to global Information Security and Quality standards and policies for all products/services

• If applicable, ensure Regulatory Compliance (e.g. GLP & GCP) standards and policies for GxP products/services.

Experience Requirements (Core Skills and Capabilities):

• Strong understanding and experience in Linux RHEL 8/9 and up in a global enterprise environment

• In depth knowledge and experience with configuration management tools such as Cobbler, Chef

• Redhat certification preferred or equivalent experience required

• Hands on support of RHEL 8/9 systems

• VMWare knowledge is a plus

• Understanding of research processes and scientific information and how they relate to data science

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation and organizational skills

• Self-motivated, proactive and a team player

• Strong technical, problem solving, and effective communication skills

• Working collaboratively in a team environment, coordinating with other teams including storage, network operations and informatics products

• Experience in Biotech or Biopharma, Pharmaceutical Research or other lab as it relates to scientific instrumentation/vendors, software applications and systems

• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and experience supporting non standard software

Education and Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, computer science, engineering or mathematics; or four years related experience

• 3 years of experience in Linux and/or Unix Systems Administration in an enterprise scale production environment

• At least 3 years of experience in IT support, IT Operations, or application support and development Reference: 24-02887