Principal IS Unix Architect
Core
Principal technical leader for enterprise Unix and Linux platforms, ensuring resilient infrastructure for business-critical applications across on-premises and cloud environments.
Role type
Principal IS Unix Architect
Builds
Scalable Unix/Linux platforms, container orchestration, and integrated infrastructure solutions across data centers and cloud providers.
Domain
Biotechnology / Enterprise Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-256614-principal-is-unix-architect-at-amgen)
Required skills
Enterprise Linux architecture, operating-system internals, system hardening, automation scripting (Ansible, Python, Shell/Bash), infrastructure as code, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), virtualization, container platforms, security controls, capacity planning, performance engineering, incident leadership, technical mentorship.
Preferred skills
Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, clustering, disaster recovery, storage networking, CI/CD practices, identity and access management, compliance frameworks (CIS benchmarks).
Technologies
Ansible, Python, Shell/Bash, Terraform, Puppet, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, LDAP, Active Directory, Kerberos.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end architecture and lifecycle management of Unix/Linux platforms; define architectural standards and governance frameworks; advise senior leadership on platform tradeoffs; drive automation and DevSecOps best practices; lead capacity planning and technology modernization; provide technical mentorship to engineers; lead major incident escalation and resolution.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership