Systems Administrator III

IFF; Chennai District; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health insurance

Learning and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

IFF, based in Chennai, invites applications for a Systems Administrator III who will support global infrastructure including servers, databases, cloud, and desktop engineering. This onsite role partners with diverse teams to drive operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement, delivering innovation at scale.

The candidate will contribute to documentation, metrics, and SME activities while aligning with security, AI, and technology standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments.
• Strong stakeholder management with a track record of delivering business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, AI, Automation, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation and operational metrics.
• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, execute mitigation plans and promote innovation through best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Process improvement

Automation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMP

Scrum

ITIL

CISSP

CISM

AWS

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

Salesforce

SAP

Microsoft

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Digital Technology Solutions: Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions.

The role is based in Chennai, India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

The Systems Administrator III role supports IFF's global technology organization by delivering outcomes within infrastructure operations being Servers, Database, Cloud and/or Desktop Engineering. This position partners with business and technology stakeholders to drive operational excellence, innovation, governance, and continuous improvement. The role is expected to influence decisions appropriate to its level, solve complex problems, and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, AI, Automation, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation and operational metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise within assigned domain.
• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, execute mitigation plans and promote innovation through the adoption of best practices.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience aligned with the responsibilities and level of the role.
• Experience working effectively in global and cross-functional environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of delivering business outcomes.
• Expertise in the relevant domain, enterprise systems, and technology tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and customer-focused mindset.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, SAP, or Microsoft) are preferred.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Demonstrated success in leading business transformation and automation initiatives.
• Relevant industry certifications and expertise in modern enterprise technologies.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in global environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Global and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Learning, training, and career development opportunities.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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