System Administrator - MSAT Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support SIMCA-online, Statistica Server, and PAT platforms
• Manage Windows Server instances, services, and dependencies; ensure uptime and capacity planning
• Maintain databases (SQL Server/Oracle) for configuration, results storage, and audit trails
• Integrate with DCS/SCADA (e.g. DeltaV), historians (e.g. OSIsoft PI/AVEVA), MES (e.g. Syncade), LIMS/ELN, OPC UA/DA/MQTT gateways, and file API-based exchanges
• Manage data retention, archival, and restoration in line with corporate data governance policies
• Ensure cGxP, data integration (ALCOA+), and data security requirements across integration between Product Technology tools and other technology layers; partner with QA/CSV on risk-based validation (GAMP 5, CSA) and audit readiness
• Implement RBAC/least-privilege, AD/LDAP integration, SSO where applicable
• Manage audit trails, electronic signatures, certificates, and secure configurations
• Coordinate vulnerability management, patching, and endpoint protection aligned with GxP and downtime windows
• Provide tier support model, incident/problem/change management, root-cause analysis, and CAPA
• Monitor system health, job queues, connectors, and data flows; tune performance and troubleshoot latency
• Coordinate vendor relationships, licenses, and support contracts; plan upgrades and patch cycles
• Implement business continuity backup/restore validation, and disaster recovery testing
• Prepare and support internal/external audits and health authority inspections
• Maintain complete, contemporaneous records of configurations, deviations, and changes

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Scientific related field
• 5+ years’ of relevant experience in Information Technology
• 3+ years experience with MSAT type applications (i.e. Simca Online, Statistica, synTQ, Aspentech) or historian applications
• This role is expected to be onsite in Holly Springs, NC location
• Able to travel to additional company sites up to once per quarter

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing or process development systems
• Strong Windows Server/Active Directory administration; scripting (PowerShell); SQL Server/Oracle fundamentals
• Experience with OSIsoft PI/AVEVA, OPC UA/DA, DCS/SCADA or MES integrations
• Proven change/incident/problem management using ITIL practices