IT Access, Automation, and System Administrator

ProPharma; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma, based near Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an ITSM System Administrator to support global service desk operations. You will manage UAM tickets, AD access provisioning, and ITSM workflows within a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities include platform administration, integrations, reporting, training, and continuous improvement across the GSD and related applications, with a strong emphasis on ITIL processes and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience supporting or administering enterprise ITSM platforms.
• Experience with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus or similar ITSM platforms.
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and incident/change/problem management.
• Ability to design scalable workflows, automations, and service catalogs.

Responsibilities

• Action and monitor UAM tickets and AD access provisioning tasks.
• Serve as primary administrator for the GSD, ensuring platform stability and performance.
• Design, configure, and maintain ITSM workflows, forms, service catalog items, SLAs.
• Implement and manage integrations and platform automation with other enterprise systems.
• Provide technical support and training for GSD staff and stakeholders.
• Stay current with ITSM updates and regulatory changes relevant to the platform.
• Support other applications within the IT Master Application Portfolio as assigned.

Skills

ITIL

ITSM

PowerShell

APIs

Workflow automation

Communication

System administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus

ServiceNow

Job description

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high‑profile drug and device programs.

Responsibilities

• Action and monitor User Account Management (UAM) tickets and tasks in the GSD ticketing system, which include the use of an Active Directory (AD) management application.
  • Processing tickets for new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and other updates to user access.
  • Monitoring application notification tasks and following up to drive timely closure.
  • Provisioning access to Microsoft applications.
  • Troubleshooting user access issues.
  • Using MS PowerShell to create and edit scripts for use with AD management application.
• Serve as system administrator for the GSD.
  • Serve as the primary administrator for the GSD, ensuring platform stability, performance, and scalability across global operations.
  • Design, configure, and maintain workflows, forms, service catalog items, SLAs to support efficient IT service management (ITSM) processes.
  • Implement and manage integrations and platform automation with other enterprise systems (e.g., identity management, asset discovery, collaboration tools).
  • Leverage reporting and analytics within the ITSM platform to provide operational insights, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the GSD.
  • Identify and implement platform improvements that enhance user experience and service delivery.
  • Monitor system usage, performance metrics, and incident trends to proactively identify issues and opportunities for optimization.
  • Provide technical support and training for GSD modules and features to GSD staff and key stakeholders.
  • Stay current with all GSD-related updates, ITSM best practices, and regulatory changes relevant to the platform and its use.
• Serve as system administrator for other applications within the IT Master Application Portfolio, as assigned by IT Service Management. This includes taking ownership of assigned applications and becoming expert-level familiar with the functioning of the assigned applications, in order to support the business with building out service level/department‑specific processes.
• Actively look for opportunities for continuous improvement and increased efficiency in all applications, including through process improvement, integration, and automation, and work with other members of IT, as well as the business and/or clients, to successfully implement them.
• Appropriately prioritize multiple, simultaneous responsibilities for, and inquiries about, applications and other position requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks and best practices (e.g., ITIL).
• Strong hands‑on experience configuring and administering ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus or similar ITSM platforms.
• Ability to design scalable, user‑friendly workflows, automations, and service catalog structures.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex technical issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience managing platform integrations using APIs, webhooks, or middleware tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with team members, executive members, and clients.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to both follow and enforce adherence of processes and procedures.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be available during standard US business hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• ITIL Foundation certification required; advanced ITIL certifications are a plus.
• Additional certifications related to ITSM platforms (e.g., ManageEngine, ServiceNow) or systems administration are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience supporting or administering enterprise‑level ITSM platforms, with at least 2 years of direct experience with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus or a similar tool.
• Solid understanding of ITIL principles with hands‑on experience in managing incidents, requests, changes, and problem management processes in a global IT environment.
• Experience supporting a Global Service Desk function, including familiarity with queue management, priority handling, escalation workflows, and performance metrics.
• Experience supporting regulated environments (e.g., GxP, ISO standards) including change control processes and audit readiness.
• Exposure to reporting and analytics within an ITSM platform to support operational insights and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

ProPharma supports remote working, with a hybrid approach for employees based within a reasonable commute of an office.