System Administrator - Senior Associate

Role Summary

System Administrator - Senior Associate

Responsibilities

• Own and craft the design and technology of the Technology ecosystem.
• Support and/or be responsible for the execution of a varied portfolio of Technology and automation platforms projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource, risk management and financial management for the portfolio.
• Crafting Amgen's future ‚Äì Keep track of industry and technology trends, connect, and foster external networking opportunities to deliver valuable insight from other similar professionals in our industry!
• Support cross-system analysis, feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize deliverables, and recommend optimal solutions. Lead multiple initiatives and priorities.
• Effectively manage relationships with Platforms Service Owners, business partners, enterprise Technology service partners, and vendors.
• Accountable to elicit and analyze needs identified by business stakeholders and convert them into functional design.
• Manage Technology platform activities including system administration, troubleshooting, vendor management, platform lifecycle, security vulnerabilities patching and business requirements.
• Domestic and international travel is up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree OR
• Bachelor‚Äôs degree and 2 years of Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information technology experience, OR
• Associate‚Äôs degree and 6 years of Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information technology experience, OR
• High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information technology experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years‚Äô experience in a manufacturing environment with 2+ years of demonstrated ability in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
• Experience in Automation Platforms such as but not limited to, DeltaV, Rockwell Factory Talk, BAS (Building Automation System), Thin Manager, Siemens Location Tracking, and/or IS platforms.
• Experience and understanding of Information Systems infrastructure services, fundamentals, and operations (Storage, VMs, Network, Active Directory, etc.).
• General experience in methods and technologies to support Manufacturing Data integrations (e.g. SQL, Web Services/messaging, data mapping) is helpful.
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to translate strategic opportunities and emerging technology solutions into tangible pragmatic executable plans allied to the ability to apply corporate blueprint and standards using business drivers to local business needs and project requirements.
• Ability to anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays, and problems by applying technical, project management, and business expertise.
• Understanding of GMP software development lifecycle and procedures.
• Knowledge of industry standards for SDLC methodologies and 21 CFR Part 11.
• General experience with computer validation and change control methodology.
• Experience with computerized systems including troubleshooting, reliability, and performance improvements.