Infrastructure Architect
For our Pharma client, we are looking for an Infrastructure Architect (Remote)
Remote
Start date: 03/03/2025
End date: 03/01/2026 with the possibility of extension
Description:
- Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Design Experience with large-scale, multi-site infrastructure. Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, and ITIL frameworks. Designing resilient, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure systems.
- Virtualization, Containerization & Edge Computing. Proficiency in VMware, AHV, and KVM. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift for microservices-based applications. Understanding edge computing for smart manufacturing.
- Scripting, Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Expertise in Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Bash. Automating deployments and configurations using CI/CD pipelines. Self-healing infrastructure with AIOps and automation tools.
- Performance Monitoring & IT Service Management, Expertise in observability tools (Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana). ITSM knowledge (ServiceNow) for large-scale incident response. Proactive capacity planning and performance tuning
- Compliance, Governance & Risk Management deep understanding of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO Standards. Ensuring IT infrastructure aligns with pharmaceutical quality standards. Implementing audit-ready and validated systems.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies are in place.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs, to align infrastructure with business needs.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, policies, and best practices
- Networking & Security in a Regulated Environment. Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPNs, Firewalls, and Load Balancing. Deep understanding of Zero Trust Security, IAM, SIEM, and NIST/CIS frameworks.
Education:
Bachelor in Information Technology or equivalent
Language:
Fluent English
Experience:
Advanced - 5+ years in IT/OT Infrastructure
Skills: - Experience with DevOps delivery pipelines
- Experience working with a globally distributed, cross-functional engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience in communication with all levels including executive leadership, both verbally and written
- Proven experience with simplification, standardization and automation skills
- Experience building, scaling & monitoring infrastructure needed within the Engineering services
- Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions
- Technical infrastructure knowledge
