Senior System Engineer

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Robert Half is currently recruiting a Senior IT System Engineer for an international company located in Antwerp, active in the biopharmaceutical industry.

The business as well as the IT technical area is one in great transition. Growing both organically and non-organically via acquisitions. If you want to shape the future of a rapidly growing company focusing on oncology, combining technical IT skills with an interesting Lab environment, then this role is a match for you. As our client is still a mid-size company, you will have the ability to get additional skills with overarch end-user. With the implementation of a hybrid cloud strategy as well as a data strategy, you will have the ability to work with the newest tools and environments, additionally you will also be able to advise on implementation and future needs. Agility and effective added value to the team and the company are key criteria.

In this role, you will be part of the IT End User & Workplace Service Department. As part of this team, you will be focusing on a variety of end-user and workplace service areas, both for the local site but also for remote sites.

Your responsibilities:

• Setup end-user devices both manually as well as via automation

• Able to support in end-user automation using Microsoft InTune or similar environments.

• Support local labs in implementing new devices or configuring them in the networks/on platforms.

• Support both local (small) server virtual environments as well as AWS/Azure environments. This includes server/storage/network setup.

• Provide Technical Support to local and remote applications

• Support the technical IT Cloud roadmap

• Technically architect a solution with support of our architects and execute the implementation

• Actively perform configurations / modifications in the technical applications

• Be a linking pin between the IT-organization the local business; understand the needs and requirements from internal departments and/or business analyst

• Analyze and advise on best-fit (IT) solutions to IT leadership and business stakeholders to support the IT strategy and the business; hence providing input to support the IT Roadmap and IT Blueprint.

• Participate in the validation of these applications

• Provide input into the yearly financial planning

• Provide input into the yearly (application & business) IT roadmap

What do we expect from you?

• Advanced degree (Bachelor’s level or higher in science or IT) with >5 years of experience in similar roles with a proven track record of delivering (technical) analysis in a global environment.

• Experience in setting up end-user devices, setting up hybrid server environments including storage and network configurations.

• Proven experience with multiple technologies including on-premises and cloud services & environments.

• Proven experience in security integrations of multiple platforms, including application and data flow optimizations

• Proven experience in working with internal teams and external vendors in different sourcing models.

• An understanding of typical laboratory workflows in the chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, or similar industries would be advantageous but is not a must

• Knowledge of or experience with GxP processes is an asset.

• A wide degree of creativity and initiative is expected. This includes helping the team operationally where needed by demonstrating a real desire and enthusiasm.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Fluent in English both written and spoken. Additional languages such as French or Dutch are an asset.

• Well organized, results oriented team player capable of working under a minimum of supervision.

Our client offers:

• A dynamic and rapidly changing global environment allowing personal growth.

• The opportunity to work in an constantly growing, international biopharmaceutical firm

• An extensive salary package with different extra-legal benefits such as a company car, a health- and group insurance, net allowance and meal vouchers.