Senior IT Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) – Pharma (Onsite– Bothell, WA)

Senior IT Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) Pharma (Onsite Bothell, WA)

We are seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer for a global pharmaceutical client. You will work under the supervision of the Director of IT, serves as the primary liaison for network-related projects supporting manufacturing, quality control, and facilities/engineering teams. The focus of the role is to oversee the day-to-day monitoring and administration of local servers, storage, and application services, ensuring a secure, reliable, and high-performing IT environment. You will provide network support to staff and resolve related issues for all site and remote operations. You will principally manage, monitor, and optimize the network infrastructure across the Bothell site (IT QC, MFG, and corporate environments) and will lead efforts related to system onboarding, configuration, patching, upgrades, and integrations of local, plant-wide, and corporate IT systems and solutions.

This is a 40-hour per week, 12-month contract (extensions possible), 100% onsite role at the client s office in Bothell, WA. Shift Schedule- M-F; Standard Hours.

This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• Possess expertise in systems infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization, operating systems, and cloud solutions
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for system-related issues across teams
• Plan, configure, and implement system integrations for applications, devices, and platforms
• Maintain technical system documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Proactively identify and resolve system performance, security, and reliability issues
• Coordinate system activities, upgrades, and incidents locally and with global teams as needed
• Deliver training to internal teams regarding system best practices, security, and new functionalities
• Prepare, schedule, and implement system maintenance plans and upgrade cycles
• Develop and present system performance and incident reports to IT and business leadership
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise IT systems infrastructure (servers, storage, virtualization, operating systems, cloud platforms) in regulated environments, preferably within pharma/biotech/healthcare manufacturing settings.
• The candidate should be familiar with IT/OT convergence, GMP requirements, and process automation system protocols.
• Experience documenting system architecture, configurations, and change controls, as well as preparing metrics and performance reporting for audit and compliance purposes.
• Familiar with integrating and supporting enterprise systems such as MES, ERP, LIMS, Validation/Test systems, QMS, and Learning Management Systems within regulated domains.
• Skilled in responding to support tickets from end users and IT staff to diagnose and resolve system performance, availability, and security issues affecting servers, desktop applications, databases, and mission-critical systems.
• Professional certification is preferred, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent. Advanced certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or similar are a plus.
• Proficient in supporting ITIL processes including Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management with specific expertise in troubleshooting and resolving system-related incidents.
• Solid understanding of global Health Authority regulations, current industry practices, and application of guidelines pertaining to secure system architectures for control of computerized systems and electronic records.
• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences, engineering, or technology discipline.
  
  

Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the Senior IT Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) Pharma (Onsite Bothell, WA) role).

Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $90/hr. - $92.96/hr.