Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 800 laboratories across 47 countries and about 50,000 staff.

Eurofins IT Infrastructure provides IT support for all Eurofins sites through an IT Service Desk and IT Operations teams.

POSITION AND OBJECTIVES:

The IT Systems Administrator will work with the Australian and New Zealand IT Operations team who are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, management, and maintenance of Eurofins' regional IT Systems. This includes server management (both VMs and eventually Azure), backup management, some networking assistance, and the ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and manage projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES:

• Plan, prioritise and manage changes to IT infrastructure;
• Assist Global Eurofins teams to perform local or regional projects;
• Plan and execute transition process for newly acquired Eurofins businesses;
• Level 3 escalation contact for the AU/NZ Service Desk;
• Pursue solutions to increase productivity and performance of Eurofins’ businesses and IT systems;
• Adoption and adherence to IT Group standards and security rules;

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent verbal and written English;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft OS (Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019, Windows XP / 7 / 10);
• Sound working knowledge of virtualisation and backup solutions (e.g. vSphere, ESXi, Veeam);
• Sound knowledge of networking (switches, routers, firewalls, WAPs, VLANs etc.);
• Excellent knowledge of computer hardware components and troubleshooting;
• Experience in managing and supporting Active Directory DS, DNS, DHCP and GPOs
• Ability to build and manage SOPs, business cases and project plans;
• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to function in an environment of constant change;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor or equivalent in relevant IT fields (focusing on IT Hardware, Systems Administration or Networking);
• At least 3 years' experience in Systems Administrator or equivalent roles;
• Applicants with relevant certifications (e.g. MCSE, CCNA, VCP etc.) will be looked on favourably.

Ability and/or Skills:

Developed problem solving skills, ability to work independently with limited supervision and no more than general directions, knows when to consult with supervisor on major issues/problems, demonstrated knowledge and skills in designated areas, ability to handle multiple priorities, ability to function in an environment of constant change, strong organization skills and attention to detail, willingness to work overtime, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under medium to high stress levels.