Qiagen

Senior/Associate Staff Engineer, Systems Storage, QDI

United States · On-site · Full time

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EmployerQiagen
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Sep 2026

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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About the opportunity

Joining QIAGEN Digital Insights means embracing a dynamic realm of bioinformatics innovation. At the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare and life sciences, we pioneer cutting-edge solutions that decipher the complexities of biological data.

The Senior/Associate Staff Engineer, Systems Storage is responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Linux environments, Dell EMC storage systems, virtualization platforms, backup and replication solutions, and automation initiatives. The position focuses on ensuring the availability, scalability, security, and performance of production infrastructure while collaborating closely with engineering teams to maintain reliable system deployments and operational consistency.

Your tasks include

Provide support for Dell EMC Unity storage infrastructure (SAN, NFS, CIFS, ISCSI, etc).
Troubleshoot complex Linux issues in production, development, and corporate environments.
Manage Backups and Replication.
Develop and maintain automation scripts.
Deploy, scale, and refresh production systems with minimal downtime.
Secure/harden operating systems against compromise.
Assist in Storage/Network/Linux infrastructure planning, design, and maintenance.
Manage Storage purchase and maintenance renewals.
Support break/fix issues 24/7.

Your profile

5+ years of experience with Linux system administration (eg: Rocky, Redhat, SUSE).

Working knowledge of Linux and Virtualization. (eg: Xenserver, XCP, VMware)

Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking.

Strong Linux system programming using BASH or Python.

Experience configuring systems and storage for use with databases. (Postgres)

Strong organization and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Strong knowledge in various systems disciplines (DNS, LDAP, SMTP, SSH/SSL, NTP, package managers, TPC/IP internals, volume managers/filesystems).

Strong hands-on experience configuring and scaling a growing storage infrastructure requirement.

Capacity planning, redundancy model, and replication on the Dell/EMC Unity platforms.

Experience administering and managing collocated servers.

Experience with Backup solutions. (eg: Veeam, Netbackup etc)

Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Preferred:

In-depth experience with Dell EMC Unity platforms.
Experience with monitoring tools. (eg: Zabbix, PRTG).
Experience with systems automation management tools such as Puppet or Chef.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer

Bonus/Commission

Local benefits

Referral Program

Volunteer Day

Internal Academy (QIALearn)

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

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