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Principal Systems Engineer, Enterprise Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions

Neurocrine Biosciences
August 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Principal Systems Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures within a regulated biopharma setting. Objectives include enhancing backup coverage for enterprise and lab systems, establishing and testing DR capabilities, and ensuring compliance with GxP and other regulatory standards. Responsibilities involve leading backup architecture design, executing regular DR exercises, troubleshooting recovery failures, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. The role requires collaboration with Cybersecurity, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Scientific teams to align recovery objectives and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 6+ years of systems engineering experience, including 3+ years focused on backup, recovery, and DR; experience with hybrid cloud environments, DR planning and testing, and automation scripting. Preferred skills include expertise in Veeam, AWS/Azure Backup, and certifications like AWS Solutions Architect or CBCP. High-Value: Involves supporting critical infrastructure for neuroscience-focused biopharma operations, ensuring data integrity, system resiliency, and compliance in a regulated environment. Location setup and travel details are not specified.