Enterprise Application Admin - IT Ops for Global Impact

ThermoFisher Scientific; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National medical and dental plans

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Richmond, VA seeks a Systems Administrator I to maintain and optimize enterprise applications and infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime for lab and business systems.

You will troubleshoot issues, deploy system changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors while documenting processes and driving IT improvements. This entry-level role offers growth as you gain experience in a global science environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required.
• CS/IT or related field preferred.
• Understanding of Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL Server databases and SQL queries.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in system configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Experience with change management and deployment processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently following established procedures.
• Customer-focused and quality-driven.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Physical ability to perform basic tasks and be stationary.
• May require on-call rotation and non-standard hours.
• Travel up to 60-80% for lab-based positions.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize enterprise applications and systems infrastructure.
• Provide essential support for laboratory and business applications, ensuring uptime and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, execute system changes and deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Maintain documentation and monitor systems; drive IT infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux administration

SQL queries

Troubleshooting

System monitoring

Deployment processes

Documentation

On-call readiness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

CS/IT related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Richmond, VA seeks a Systems Administrator I to maintain and optimize enterprise applications and infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime for lab and business systems.

You will troubleshoot issues, deploy system changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors while documenting processes and driving IT improvements. This entry-level role offers growth as you gain experience in a global science environment.