Prin Systems Admin

Job Description This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. 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