Senior IT Systems Administrator mfd - Leverkusen

Job Purpose/Overview

The IT Systems Administrator will maintain upgrade and manage our software hardware and networks under the guidance of our Teamlead / Manager IT Service. Resourcefulness and the ability to diagnose and resolve problems quickly are necessary skills in this role. The Senior IT Systems Administrator should also have the patience to communicate with various interdisciplinary teams and users to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Job Title:Senior IT System Administrator (m/f/d)

Location:Leverkusen Germany

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface with the help desk and IT support technicians to resolve and document hardware and software troubleshooting tickets bug reports and errors.
• Provide support to onsite/offsite staff and align regular with the Lab Managers in the different locations.
• Manage and maintain Windows Active Directory.
• Oversee VMWare and HyperV virtualization environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365 (M365 and Azure services.
• Write and maintain PowerShell and custom scripts to increase system efficiency and reduce human intervention time on tasks.
• Apply ITIL best practices in IT service management and implement ITIL processes (incident problem change management).
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members including oncall duties as an escalation point.
• Stay current with industry trends and document procedures.
• Monitor network performance and existing systems to ensure structural integrity.
• Install configure test and maintain operating systems application software and system management tools.
• Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability and manage and maintain file servers.
• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks identify possible solutions and work with developers to implement fixes.
• Maintain security backup and redundancy strategies.
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Oversee the development and installation of new hardware and software and test installed software for issues.
• Provide technical direction to IT support staff and ensure constant availability of technical resources.
• Connect and maintain laboratory devices (RS232IP Perl BOX HL7 beneficial).
• Assist with designing and implementing security systems and redundant backups to maintain data safety.
• Strong knowledge of Lab Information Systems support and the ability to interface instruments to Lab Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of terminal servers.

Education and Experience

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related subject.
• Proven experience in installing configuring and troubleshooting network issues.
• Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of applications.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g. VMware/HyperV) and monitoring systems.
• Experience in Laboratory or Hospital IT (beneficial).
• Experience with automation software Microsoft Intune.
• Solid scripting skills (PowerShell).
• Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Communicate effectively in German (required) and English (proficient).
• Excellent problemsolving critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent followthrough skills.
• Effective listening skills
• Travel up to 30 required

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90 reference laboratories around the globe; inhouse diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloudbased data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and boardcertified specialist support services.

Antech is part of Science & Diagnostics a division of Mars Petcare and we are dedicated to one purpose: creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Through comprehensive veterinary care nutrition breakthrough programs in diagnostics wearable health monitoring DNA testing and pet welfare our 100000 Petcare Associates help pets in more than 130 countries.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.