Linux Administrator; IT Senior Engineer

Company:
Qualcomm Incorporated

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IT Engineering

Knowledge in UNIX Operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Ubuntu / SUSE and Solaris should be flexible and have cross‑platform working knowledge.

Hands‑on experience in configuring and deploying Hardware devices such as HP DL/BL Series Servers, Sun Hardware, Super Micro, and Dell – Enclosures/Blade hardware platforms.

This role requires full‑time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

This role is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

• Knowledge of UNIX Operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, SUSE, and Solaris with cross‑platform working knowledge.
• In‑depth familiarity and strong troubleshooting skills in Unix operation.
• Administration of physical and virtual infrastructure UNIX‑based hosts in complex heterogeneous environments.
• Fundamentals of Storage technologies, SAN, and RAID concepts.
• Datacenter Operations.
• Hands‑on experience configuring and deploying Hardware devices such as HP DL/BL Series Servers, Sun Hardware, Super Micro, and Dell – Enclosures/Blade hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of microservices such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Configuration tools such as Ansible are required.
• Investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of technical issues affecting service availability.
• Knowledge of server PXE installation, kickstart configurations, patching, and package management.

• Manage servers across locations, including Linux, Solaris, and VMware workloads in a critical production environment.
• Configure Veritas cluster and Pacemaker.
• Act as escalation point for engineers for technical and process related issues.
• Handle after‑hours escalations related to critical business activities.
• Partner with representatives across the company.
• Transfer knowledge and share service responsibilities with team members.

• 3+ years of IT‑related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Or 5+ years of IT‑related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Pay range: $45.77–$68.65. Competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants. Benefits package supports your success at work, at home, and at play.