Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.
Senior Systems EngineerLocation: Barcelona, Spain
Position SummaryTaking direction from and working with the Senior Manager - Infrastructure Service Delivery Lead, the IT Engineer will support, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure technologies which can include networking, storage, desktop, and server operating systems. The IT Engineer will provide support to Servicedesk and operations teams to resolve technical issues.
Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesMaintains and upgrades core infrastructure technologies and systems to ensure that systems do not fail. Ensures the proper operation of core infrastructure via highly trained and skilled system administration, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs.Facilitates business improvement by mapping business processes to potential technical solutions and presenting them in a coherent and concise manner in order to gain support from leadership.Participates in daily operations, planning, and analysis of our core infrastructure by adhering to our published service level agreements as well as monitoring and analyzing the environment utilizing available tools.Maintains formalized documentation (policies, procedures, diagrams, engineering specifications) to ensure business continuity and smooth operations as well as preparing professional engagement documentation (statements of work, project plan cost benefit analysis, recommendations).Provide consulting and guidance through key initiatives ensuring effective alignment of IT investments with business requirements.Ensures the proper operation of the core infrastructure via highly trained and skilled system administration, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs.Participates in projects in accordance with best practices methodologies ensuring proper execution as a manager or individual contributor.Maintains productive relationships with IT colleagues and business.Ensure creation of IT solutions/service design matching high-level designs and functional specifications to meet quality and performance requirements.Essential Qualifications5-10+ years progressive experience in Enterprise Infrastructure systems.Direct experience architecting and administrating the following platforms:Microsoft and Linux Operating SystemMicrosoft SQL DatabaseOracle DatabaseActive DirectoryVeritas NetBackupHosting On-Premise and Cloud (VMware, AWS, Azure)Citrix XenApp and XenDesktopDocument Management systemsChange control conceptsExperience working in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred.Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and regulatory requirements for GxP compliance.2+ years Project Management experience.Systems selection process and RFP.5+ IT Tools and processes as it relates to ITIL.5+ Infrastructure Management & Configuration management.5+ years at management level.EducationComputer Science or Management Information Systems degree preferred. ITIL Qualifications preferred.
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