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Work Schedule
Other
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Summarized Purpose:
We are offering an excellent chance to become a Principal Systems Administrator at Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this position, you will have a key role in advancing the engineering and integration of new technologies to align with Thermo Fisher Scientific's strategic IT goals. The role includes crafting and implementing creative solutions across a wide range of IT services, such as Data Centers, Servers, Storage, Virtualization, Messaging, Citrix, Cloud platforms, and Global Operations.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).
Major Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate the assessment and recommendation of vendor hardware/software solutions; lead all aspects of installation and backup recovery processes.
- Lead capacity planning and budget forecasting for infrastructure needs.
- Serve as a technical lead within the Core Technology Group and other IT domains.
- Build and propose innovative technology solutions using emerging tools and platforms, present project proposals to IT leadership.
- Manage complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Provide specialized support for systems, including troubleshooting, research, and handling outstanding customer requirements.
- Offer consulting and application support to other IT teams and initiatives.
- Mentor and guide junior team members.
- Coordinate and improve data center infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SOPs and internal standards.
- Lead operations for the Regional Data Warehouse (RDW) environment, ensuring efficient performance and reliability.
- Manage system performance, backups, disaster recovery, user access, and security protocols.
- Collaborate with collaborators for system upgrades and maintenance planning.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Extensive knowledge in a minimum of three of the subsequent fields: Windows/Linux Servers, Data Centers, Storage, Virtualization, Messaging, Citrix, Cloud platforms, and Global Operations.
- Robust project management and communication expertise.
- Proven ability to coach and mentor team members.
- Subject Matter Expert in system administration and infrastructure management.
- Proficient in troubleshooting across Windows, Linux, and storage environments.
- Excellent customer service and collaborator engagement skills.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Knowledge of network protocols, security (TCP/IP, firewalls), monitoring tools, SIEM systems, VoIP, and wireless technologies.
- Expertise in diagnosing core problems and supervising broad infrastructure landscapes.
Must Have Skills
- Windows/Linux server administration
- Data center and RDW operations
- Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), storage (SAN/NAS)
- Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Backup, disaster recovery, and performance monitoring
- Network protocols, firewalls, SIEM
- Project coordination and team supervision
- Identifying the underlying reasons for issues and troubleshooting across multiple platforms
Good To Have Skills
- Citrix, VoIP, wireless tech
- Emerging tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
- Collaborator involvement and documentation
- Consulting and mentoring experience
Working Hours
India: 05:30 PM to 02:30 AM IST
Philippines: 08:00 PM to 05:00 AM PST
