Sr. IT Engineer 1, Network

Position Overview

The Sr. IT Engineer 1 is responsible for the support and operation of all IT network infrastructure for the new Holly Springs greenfield site. The engineer will also liaise with Global IT teams to ensure a fit-for-purpose network architecture scaled for a large manufacturing plant. This role functions as a local extension of the Global IT team reporting into the Sr. Director - IT. This role ensures local implementation and support in alignment with global IT processes.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Leverages architecture and detailed design from similar FUJIFILM project in Denmark, including aligning on a Cisco SDA implementation
• Supports the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT infrastructure systems and networks at the facility
• Provides technical support for systems, network infrastructure, and other IT related assets
• Works on network infrastructure to deliver business and technology solutions from data, security, mobility, and cloud
• Assists with vendor coordination as it relates to the network
• Interfaces with the IT/OT and I&C teams for coordination and integration of the network
• Manages hardware/software change controls in a regulated environment
• Performs Incident management and daily support of the network infrastructure
• Performs role and responsibilities to develop and evolve as the project group expands
• Participates in on call support rotation, once required to support CQV and operational activities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and fluency in English
• High sense of responsibility and service mindset
• Collaborative attitude with the willingness to work with global peers and cross‐functional teams toward company and department goals
• Ability to prioritize and work autonomously based on common goals and objectives
• Strong analytical mind, eye for detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong networking, coordination, and interpersonal skills

Basic Requirement

• High School Diploma /GED with 9 years of experience in computer information systems (CIS), Applied Science, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Applied Science, or related field with 5 years’ experience in applicable industry. OR
• Master’s degree in in computer science, Applied Science, or related field with 3 years’ experience in applicable industry.
• Experience and advanced understanding of Cisco hardware, software, protocols, etc.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of firewalls
• Experience with data centers and network installation
• Experience to support physical implementation and network support, i.e. racking, stacking etc.

Preferred Requirements 

• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Experience with Palo Alto firewall
• Relevant technical certifications ( Cisco, Microsoft, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection X No YesMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No YesWill work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No YesAbility to discern audible cues. X No YesAbility to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No YesAbility to stand for p