USDM Life Sciences · 1 day ago
Infrastructure Systems Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$55/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expUSDM Life Sciences is a premier consulting company with 20+ years of experience assisting heavily regulated biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with their GxP technologies. The Infrastructure Systems Engineer will be responsible for managing the entire IT infrastructure stack that supports 24/7 manufacturing operations, focusing on backup and disaster recovery solutions, infrastructure management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
BiotechnologyInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Design, implement, monitor, and manage enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Dell EMC Avamar) for all virtualized and physical servers supporting the MES environment
Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) plans and procedures to ensure data recoverability and business continuity objectives (RPO/RTO) are met for all critical MES data and systems
Ensure data integrity and compliance with GxP regulations regarding data archival, retention policies, and audit trails
Design, implement, and maintain highly available VMware vSphere infrastructure and Cisco UCS hardware to ensure optimal performance and scalability for MES applications
Administer Windows Server OS, Active Directory (AD-DS), GPOs, DNS, and DHCP services, ensuring secure and compliant operations within the manufacturing domain
Manage the Citrix environment (Virtual Apps/Desktops) for secure and efficient delivery of the MES application to plant floor workstations and remote users
Provide expert-level troubleshooting (Tier 3/4) for infrastructure issues impacting the MES platform, collaborating with application owners and vendors
Ensure all system changes and operations comply with regulatory standards (FDA, GxP). Maintain detailed technical documentation, including backup configurations, D/R plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Performs other related duties and assignments as required
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in systems administration within a production/manufacturing environment
Prior experience supporting an MES (e.g., Siemens, Emerson) is highly desirable
Strong candidate with deep expertise in VMware, Cisco UCS, Citrix, and Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (Domain Controller environments)
GxP Experience Required
Expert knowledge of enterprise backup software (e.g., Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell EMC Avamar) and related storage targets (SAN, NAS, Cloud, e.g., Tintri, HP Storage)
Deep knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and Cisco UCS hardware management
Expert knowledge of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP
Proficiency with Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops and application virtualization technologies
Working knowledge of Cisco switches (Layer 2/3 configurations, VLAN management), Wireless Access Points, and basic Voice Gateway troubleshooting
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Hospital indemnity
Accident, and critical care coverage
401k plan
Paid time off
USDM's rewards and recognition program
Company
USDM Life Sciences
USDM Life Sciences makes it easier to accelerate innovation and maximize human productivity.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2021 (3)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jay Crowley
VP Medical Devices and UDI Practice Lead
Kevin Brown
Managing Partner
Recent News
2023-08-08
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