The Information Technology Technical Architect is responsible for creating resilient and fit for purpose IT Infrastructure and client services solutions to support customer demand and availability requirements.  In addition, the role will also provide the technical delivery of projects / solutions and provide 3^rd level Infrastructure support duties as required.  

The role supports both project and service delivery, as such will require solid technical hands-on experience and maturity across multiple technologies.  The Information Technology Technical Architect will support the Global IT team with roadmaps, technical design, cloud journey, DR and continuity planning, process development and improvement and were needed provide the technical skills required to deliver on solutions. The role will also be responsible for the delivery of 3^rd line support tasks.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki. 

Join us College Station, Texas as an Information Technology Technical Architect. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor for business and leadership, inputting into the IT strategies at a global level. This position will be required to be on-site at our College Station, Texas facility. 

Essential Functions:

• Technical lead on the creation and maintenance of the IT roadmaps and joint strategies for the mission critical infrastructure, based on global alignment with all relevant stakeholders.
• Fill the role as our resident in-house consultant, tasked with improving the collaboration and alignment of strategies between IT, OT & QA; covering the entire Purdue model.
• Be a trusted advisor for business and leadership, up to C-level management, inputting into the IT strategies at a global level.
• Take local ownership of Cyber Security capabilities and roadmap across IT; in alignment with industry standards such as NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC62443, CIS-20, and ISO27001.
• Take ownership of reducing the technical debt.
• Be a leading role in ensuring the infrastructure in compliance with GxP, and all relevant legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Provide day to day technical support for Infrastructure faults, availability, and performance.
• Support computer validation activities for GMP IT systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent technical cloud and infrastructure skills
• Strong knowledge of backup solutions, DR and data integrity.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Strong solution design and documentation skills.
• Good understanding of IT security methodologies
• Ability to multi‐task and prioritize work assignments with little supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, manage competing demands and handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and
• Use hand‐eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in a senior Infrastructure support role

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please emailFDBTHR@fujifilm.com or call 979-431-3500. 

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