System Administration II - Clinical Systems
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Maintain and optimize enterprise systems and infrastructure.
- Ensure system reliability and implement security measures.
- Work with cloud, virtualization, and enterprise applications.
- Collaborate with teams to deliver technical solutions.
- Support GxP/FDA regulated environments.
About the role
Systems Administrator II - Clinical Systems
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
About the Role
Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Systems Administrator II! In this role, you'll contribute to maintaining and optimizing our enterprise systems and infrastructure. You'll ensure system reliability, implement security measures, and support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working with advanced technologies including cloud platforms, virtualization, and enterprise applications, you'll collaborate with teams to deliver excellent technical solutions and support.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize enterprise systems and infrastructure.
- Ensure system reliability and implement security measures.
- Support the mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
- Collaborate with teams to deliver technical solutions and support.
- Manage multiple projects effectively.
- Be available for rotating on-call and emergency support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
- 2 years of experience in enterprise systems administration and infrastructure support, preferably from Clinical SAS, Clinical EDC, or any Clinical Systems.
- Advanced technical certifications preferred (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, MCSE, SAP).
- Strong expertise in Windows Server administration and infrastructure management.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Experience with backup systems, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Knowledge of networking concepts, DNS, DHCP, and security protocols.
- Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
- Experience with ITSM tools like ServiceNow for incident and change management.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience in GxP/FDA regulated environments preferred.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices.
- SAS based systems maintenance experience.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
Key skills/competency
- Systems Administration
- Infrastructure Support
- Windows Server
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Networking
- Scripting (PowerShell, Python)
- ITSM (ServiceNow)
- Disaster Recovery
- GxP/FDA
Skills & topics
- Systems Administrator
- Clinical Systems
- Enterprise Systems
- Infrastructure Support
- Windows Server
- AWS
- Azure
- VMware
- PowerShell
- ServiceNow
- GxP
- FDA
- ITIL
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with enterprise systems, Windows Server, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and virtualization. Emphasize any GxP/FDA regulated environment experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python), ITSM tools like ServiceNow, and disaster recovery planning.
- Address requirements directly: Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience criteria.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss troubleshooting complex issues, root cause analysis, and your understanding of ITIL processes.
- Highlight soft skills: Emphasize your strong documentation, technical writing, communication, and interpersonal abilities in your application and interviews.
Technical preparation
Master Windows Server administration and infrastructure.,Practice scripting with PowerShell or Python.,Familiarize with AWS, Azure, and VMware.,Understand backup and disaster recovery principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical issue you resolved.,How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?,Explain your approach to documenting technical processes.,How do you ensure system reliability and security?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific clinical systems experience is preferred for the Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific prefers candidates with experience in Clinical SAS, Clinical EDC, or other clinical systems for this Systems Administrator II position. This specialized background is valuable for maintaining and optimizing the systems critical to their mission.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Systems Administrator II job at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- Key technical skills for the Systems Administrator II role include strong Windows Server administration, proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V), scripting (PowerShell, Python), and experience with ITSM tools like ServiceNow.
- Does Thermo Fisher Scientific require specific certifications for the Systems Administrator II position?
- While advanced technical certifications such as AWS, Azure, VMware, MCSE, or SAP are preferred for the Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific, they are not strictly required. Demonstrating equivalent knowledge and experience is also valued.
- What is the work arrangement for the Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- The Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific is an office-based position with a standard Monday-Friday work schedule. On-call availability for emergency support is also required.
- Is experience in a regulated environment important for this Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- Yes, experience in a GxP/FDA regulated environment is preferred for the Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This indicates an understanding of the strict compliance and quality standards necessary in such settings.
- What educational background is needed for the Systems Administrator II position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required for the Systems Administrator II position at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
- How important is scripting and automation for the Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- Scripting and automation skills using languages like PowerShell or Python are important for the Systems Administrator II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific. These skills help in optimizing system management and improving efficiency.