System Administrator Medior

ITSMF; Drachten; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Kiestra is seeking an IT Hardware & Infrastructure Administrator in Drachten to own the IT hardware and OS powering Kiestra instruments, from concept to 4th line customer support. You will design, implement, maintain and secure the IT infrastructure for R&D test instruments and collaborate across BD to align with architecture and security standards.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on infra, server hardware, networking and VMware ESX expertise, plus strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in system / infrastructure administration.
• Deep expertise in server hardware, networking, UPS systems and virtualisation (VMware ESX).
• Proven ability to resolve complex, non‑routine infrastructure problems with minimal guidance.
• Strong collaboration, communication and consensus‑building skills across multi‑functional teams.
• Experience applying IT security policies and hardening standards.
• Familiarity with change management processes and acting as Change Owner.

Responsibilities

• Consult, design and implement IT hardware and operating systems for BD Kiestra Instruments, aligned with enterprise architecture direction and industry standards.
• Implement, maintain and optimise IT hardware and operating systems of R&D test instruments at our Drachten (Marconilaan) facility.
• Provide 4th line support for the IT hardware component of Kiestra solutions deployed at customer sites.
• Collaborate with the SAFe System Architect team within the Kiestra ART on new features with IT hardware or operating system impact.
• Implement BD product security policies for IT hardware and operating systems.
• Author and maintain technical manuals covering IT hardware and operating systems.
• Actively participate in scaled agile / SAFe and Scrum events to align on IT hardware and OS-related topics.
• Engage with suppliers, procurement, operations and BD IT functions as required.
• Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

System admin

Networking

Server hardware

Virtualisation

IT security

Education

Bachelor''s or Master''s in IT / CS

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

About the role

AsIT Hardware & Infrastructure Administratorwithin the BD Kiestra R&D Software team in Drachten, you will be the go-to expert for the IT hardware and operating systems that power BD Kiestra instruments from concept through to 4th line customer support. You will design, implement, maintain and secure the IT infrastructure underpinning our R&D test instruments and collaborate across BD departments to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and product security standards.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Consult, design and implement IT hardware and operating systems for BD Kiestra Instruments, aligned with enterprise architecture direction and industry standards.


• Implement, maintain and optimise IT hardware and operating systems of R&D test instruments at our Drachten (Marconilaan) facility.


• Provide4th line supportfor the IT hardware component of Kiestra solutions (e.g. SCU) deployed at customer sites.


• Collaborate with the SAFe System Architect team within the Kiestra ART on new features with IT hardware or operating system impact.


• Implement BD product security policies for IT hardware and operating systems.


• Author and maintain technical manuals covering IT hardware and operating systems.


• Actively participate in scaled agile / SAFe and Scrum events to align on IT hardware and OS-related topics.


• Engage with suppliers, procurement, operations and BD IT functions as required.


• Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies and best practices.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.


• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in system / infrastructure administration.


• Deep expertise in server hardware, networking, UPS systems and virtualisation (VMware ESX).


• Proven ability to resolve complex, non‑routine infrastructure problems with minimal guidance.


• Strong collaboration, communication and consensus‑building skills across multi‑functional teams.


• Experience applying IT security policies and hardening standards.


• Familiarity with change management processes and acting as Change Owner.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

NLD Drachten - Marconilaan

Work Shift

NL 40 Hr M8T8W8T8F8 (Netherlands)

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Salary Range Information

€58,800.00 - €89,700.00 EUR Annual