Worldwide Clinical Trials
Website:
worldwide.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldwide-clinical-trials-inc-
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Research Services
Job details:
Who We Are
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!
*SUMMARY: **The Senior Architect role is responsible for the whole of global IT architecture. This includes recommending standards, working with business leaders to determine solutions, and implementing and managing IT Infrastructure projects at a global level. This individual is required to understand the intricacies and interrelationships of a diverse set of technology stacks. This includes, but is not limited to:*
*Infrastructure hardware and software*
*Cloud service and cloud compute*
*Security platforms*
*Authentication mechanisms including biometrics*
*System and process automation using scripts or other tools*
*Reporting systems*
*Utilizing this knowledge and experience this individual will be required to plan and execute on future technology projects based on business need and emerging trends. *
*This person must have expert-level technical expertise in order to lead IT projects. This includes experience in leading all project phases including design, testing, implementation, validation, and operations.*
*This person is responsible for providing technical advice and guidance to IT and business leaders. Experience presenting business cases at the executive level is a plus.*
*This position will require a combination of expert technical and strong communication skills combined with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and oversee a wide variety of global projects in the US, INTL and CIS regions. He or she must exhibit significant technical expertise in enterprise systems and is a self-starter with the passion for IT infrastructure with a high level of flexibility, commitment, and a sense of ownership.*
Responsibilities
_Tasks may include but are not limited to:_
Scope, define, and execute on the IT strategy partnering with IT and business leaders.
Manage the evolution of technical solutions hosted internally or externally, be they managed by Worldwide and/or by vendors on Worldwide’s behalf.
Provide technical expertise and guidance for the Worldwide compute environment, including but not limited to:
Systems design, implementation, and support of VMWare, Citrix, SAN, DFS, DHCP, backup, server standards, Microsoft Azure, ADFS, ADCS, Windows server and Windows PC imaging, patching, and maintenance.
Authentication systems design, implementation, and support utilizing two factor authentication, tokens, and biometrics.
Security system design, implementation, and support utilizing Microsoft Defender as well as other security tools.
Systems management utilizing Microsoft Active Directory, GPOs, Microsoft Defender, SCCM, and Microsoft Intune.
Define and revise IT architecture standards as needed.
Implement and maintain IT Infrastructure projects, keeping milestones on target and providing regular updates, communication and guidance to teams and upper management as appropriate.
Provide Tier 3-4 support for day-to-day management of infrastructure solutions, both internal and external (cloud), including Dell storage, servers, network connectivity, SAN and backup.
Facilitate and manage effective monitoring and auditing of IT and security audit logs and other security-related systems; investigate and escalate incidents including documentation and reporting of events and preventative actions.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
*OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *
Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
General knowledge of cloud service providers and basic cloud architecture
Knowledge of Computer System Validation (21 CFR Part11, GxP)
Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and Power Point
Requirements
10+ years of experience managing and/or designing enterprise environments (including VMWare, Citrix, Windows Server 2008R2/2012R2, SCCM/WSUS, Active Directory, SAN, disk-disk backup systems, and/or Cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), preferably in a global role. 7+ years; experience acceptable with a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering or Sciences.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP and related technologies.
Strong troubleshooting capability for complex enterprise technical issues.
Strong understanding of Infrastructure services such as Active Directory, SCCM/WSUS, GPOs, ADCS, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, VPN & IIS; experience in technical administration.
Scripting experience in Microsoft PowerShell or an equivalent language.
Willingness to manage network and datacenter maintenance or emergencies during non-business hours, evenings and on the weekend.
Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law
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