Systems Engineer - Applications
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Type: W-2 contract, 3 year assignment
About the role
Keep business applications running for a growing organization in regulated life-sciences manufacturing. You'll configure, support and upgrade applications and their servers. You'll also help build the automation, deployment approach and dev/test environments the team will use every day.
We're hiring at junior, mid and senior levels. Scope depends on experience.
What you'll do
• Configure, maintain and support application infrastructure and integrations
• Troubleshoot application issues
• Support deployments and upgrades
• Manage, deploy and configure Windows and Linux servers
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation (Ansible or similar) for deployment and configuration
• Develop strategies for automated deployment where available
• Help build the development and quality environments the team uses day to day
• Develop processes that support the organization's growth
What you need
• Experience administering enterprise or plant-floor applications
• Experience managing, deploying and configuring Windows and Linux servers
• Scripting and automation experience (Ansible or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
For Mid and Senior levels, also:
• Experience developing or contributing to automated deployment strategies
• Ability to build repeatable processes that support a growing organization
Preferred background
• Experience supporting systems in cGMP-regulated active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing and distribution
• Or, experience at regulated pharmaceutical or life-sciences companies
Nice to have
• Validated GxP systems such as MES, LIMS or QMS; 21 CFR Part 11; IQ/OQ/PQ
• PowerShell, Python or Bash
• CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• RHEL, VMware or Azure
Experience levels
• Junior (0–4 years): Handles assigned tasks under general supervision using established tools and methods.
• Mid (4–8 years): Handles complex assignments on their own and may lead workstreams or small teams.
• Senior (8+ years): Owns complex deliverables, leads teams, mentors staff and works directly with stakeholders.
Work environment
• Extended sitting or standing; ability to lift up to 25 lbs and use stairs.
• Travel up to 5%.
Benefits
Health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave as required by state and local law. PTO and holidays according to the pay package.
Globalpundits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.