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Senior OSS Infrastructure Engineer - Linux, Docker, Kubernetes

Job in Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina, 27540, USA
Listing for: Merck & Co.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior OSS Enginer (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes) who will be responsible for leading day‑to‑day delivery, support, and availability of our Global Infrastructure. Our Global IT department is a fast‑growing department responsible for driving the digital transformation for the organization. You will be surrounded by highly dedicated and skilled colleagues who all work on the mission of ensuring stable, efficient and compliant IT solutions.

Simplicity and agility are important in everything we do.

Job Description

As the Senior OSS Enginer (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes), you will be responsible for leading day‑to‑day delivery, support, and availability of the FDB Global Infrastructure, including but not limited to building, configuring, administering, and supporting infrastructure technologies and solutions. These technologies and solutions can include computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial‑off‑the‑shelf software (COTS), and open‑source packages and solutions. They can also include containerized, virtual and cloud computing such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).

In this role, you will aid in designing and implementing standard information security and security controls that can be used to mitigate security threats within FDB solutions and services. You will aid in the technical design and delivery of FDB global projects ensuring ROI and best value are delivered. You will be responsible for capacity management, business continuity and backup of all FDB platform‑hosted systems.

The role also has the responsibility for QoS in regard to the infrastructure platform, as such will create SOPs and procedures that drive and ensure this.

Principal Accountabilities
  • Lead day‑to‑day support and availability of the FDB Global OSS Infrastructure, including but not limited to building, configuring, administering, and supporting infrastructure technologies and solutions such as computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial‑off‑the‑shelf software (COTS), open‑source packages, and solutions. They can also include virtual and cloud computing such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
  • Perform cross‑functional, multidisciplinary technical support and delivery of FDB global projects; compile technology‑related documentation for GxP and critical IT technologies; participate/lead in system validation and testing processes as required; represent IT system in connection with audits and inspections.
  • Work with FDB technical architects to define and translate architectural designs into operational delivered solutions and services.
  • Responsible for deploying new technology, systems and hardware, ensuring that they integrate smoothly with existing systems and infrastructure, and that all FDB policies and procedures are followed and all deployed systems meet the security frameworks in place. Ensure AIS metrics are defined and met prior to new system/service deployment.
Scope and Accountability
  • Technical lead for capacity, support, and availability management of the FDB global IT platform, storage, and business continuity services.
  • Brief and advise senior IT management on technology support and availability needs, producing solution documents and reports to support this.
  • Mentor peers and help build the IT/OT technical solutions within the organization on a global perspective, ensuring secure‑by‑design methodology.
  • Perform cross‑functional, multidisciplinary technical support to include evaluation and delivery of project work packages, design requirements, and associated procedures related to enterprise‑level IT/OT systems.
  • Operational lead into roadmaps and strategies for IT/OT architecture and security initiatives.
  • Design systems characterized by medium/high levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity.
  • Consult with system administrators, vendors, and other department personnel to provide guidance and technical direction for proposed enterprise technical solutions ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and vision statements.
  • Responsible for the delivery of the…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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