Prin Systems Admin (RDW Operations Lead)

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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