Sr. System Administrator

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures. WORKING AT GENEZEN Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team. JOB SUMMARY Part of the Global IT team, the Senior System Administrator is an IT expert and professional, responsible for setting up and maintaining IT systems, servers and infrastructure, based in Lexington, MA, but working across all locations. As System Administrator, you maintain the accessibility and uptime of GxP and corporate IT systems and services and are responsible for implementation and support of the Enterprise Systems and Laboratory Computer Systems. You ensure that all IT services are maintained to a high standard and provide day to day support as required. You ensure that all incidents are properly addressed and make recommendations for improving the company’s IT systems. You configure a resilient and secure IT architecture compliant to regulations and company policies, to ensure the success of the business. You initiate and execute IT Projects based on the overall IT strategy and priorities and work with IT staff, internal customers, vendors, service partners, auditors and other stakeholders to ensure the right solutions are delivered, leading to better collaboration and tighter feedback loops across teams globally. This role is expected to be on-site at our Lexington, MA location. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network devices, and virtualization in all facilities systems Responsible for system security, software updates, and change control procedures Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes per Computer System Validation SOPs and protocols Ensure that the IT environment is compliant to relevant regulatory and quality requirements. Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues Provide documentation and technical specifications…