Urgent Specialist IS Engineer

Job Description

What you will do

The Specialist IS Engineer Video will assist with the design, configuration, deployment, and management of Amgen's enterprise video platforms and room technologies.

This role covers core platforms, including Microsoft Teams Meetings & Calling, Cisco Webex Calling & UCM, Zoom and the relevant Video conferencing hardware.

Design, deploy and manage virtual collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Zoom, etc.

- Deploy and manage video conferencing systems, including Pexip, MS Teams Rooms, and Cisco codecs.
- Support the delivery of AV room lifecycle and Next Gen Workplace projects.
- Collaborate with business users and IS teams to align voice solutions with business needs.
- Identify and assess new technology products to enhance communication platforms and services.
- Manage and maintain digital signage systems, ensuring reliable content delivery.
- Maintain system documentation to ensure reliability and continuity.
- Implement and troubleshoot AV networking protocols, including Dante, NDI, and SIP.
- Drive the integration of emerging technologies with existing platforms to improve user experience and scalability.
- Interacts with IS managers and vendors to identify and evaluate new technology products for their services.
- Partners with business users to elicit and translate business requirements into technological solutions.
- Deploys or upgrades the system or technical solution to meet business requirements for functionality and reliability.
- Establish relationships with internal and external partners to drive road maps from our existing platforms to integrate with emerging technologies.

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications:

- Master's degree with a 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, or a related field OR
- Bachelor's degree with 7 - 10 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, or a related field OR
- Diploma with 12 or more years of experience in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Expertise in Cisco UCM, Webex Calling, Microsoft Teams Calling, Zoom, and other virtual collaboration platforms.
- Experience with Pexip, MS Teams Rooms, and Cisco video solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Crestron, Extron, and Cisco equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Life Sciences.
- Strong knowledge of information systems, IT infrastructure, and network technologies.
- Ability to learn new technologies and be able to work and deliver high quality in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of SD-WAN, firewalls, and load balancing for voice & video systems.
- Experience with cross-platform integration between voice, network, and cloud environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a global, matrixed organizational structure.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Understanding of ITIL processes and implementation.
- Experience working with an ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) platform for Incident / Asset Management and Service Requests.
- An understanding of IT/OT concepts and cybersecurity.

Professional Certifications:

- SAFe Methodology (preferred).
- M365 Certified Collaboration Engineer.
- CCNA Collaboration.
- MCSE.
- CTS or equivalent AV certifications preferred.

Soft Skills:

- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills (English) in translating technology content into business-language at various levels.
- Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
- Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong time and task management skills to estimate and successfully meet project timeline with the ability to bring consistency and quality assurance across various projects.

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