What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position Summary / Role DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff IT Engineer with a good background in managing compute and storage resources in data center and Cloud environments. This will include managing Linux based Physical/cloud/virtual servers, File/object Storage maintenance and High-Performance Computing (HPC) technology. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to work with a multitude of cutting-edge technologies within our HPC team and gain exposure to cloud (AWS/Google Cloud), Big Data Analytics, and AI and Machine Learning infrastructure.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Collaborating closely with business users to gather system and storage requirement details.Designing and implementing storage and compute solutions that meet business requirements and align with defined strategies and compliance requirements.Providing expert technical support for server and storage platforms.Conducting performance analysis, installation, and tuning of infrastructure including storage, compute, and operating systems.Creating detailed documentation for implementations, guides, and training.Developing server automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, and other automation solutions.Maintaining best practices and global standards for managing systems and services across all environments.Performing periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.Installing and maintaining security patches and firmware codes on operational and development systems.Adhering to corporate change management policies and practices.Participating in 24X7 on-call responsibilities in a global follow-the-sun model.Working with management on individual and team-wide progress and improvements.Role Requirements:7+ years supporting enterprise compute in Red Hat and Debian based Linux distributions at an expert level for troubleshooting and administration.Experience in implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting scale-out storage systems like NAS/File Storage, S3 Object Storage etc.5+ years’ experience working with a global team.2+ years of experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.Knowledge of HPC and job schedulers with an emphasis on SGE or Slurm.Strong scripting/programming skills with fluent understanding of Python and Bash.Experience with troubleshooting and diagnosing computer hardware and server hardware.Experience in Docker or Kubernetes is a plus.Experience in one of the following: cloud migration, data center migration, disaster recovery, application/servers’ assessment, and discovery.Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting ideas, solutions, and concepts to others.Self-sufficient and Results-oriented with the ability to take ownership of IT projects and deliver them on time and within budget.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly, and master diverse technologies.Education:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline .AWS and/or GCP Associate Certification is preferred.RedHat Certification is preferred.Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
