Senior Systems Support Engineer

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 187,541,000 - 253,732,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Support Engineer to service Roche instruments and connected systems at the Pleasanton, CA campus, with occasional travel to Santa Clara. This role focuses on instrument maintenance, IOQs, and networking support.

You will work with Fortigate firewalls, IP mapping, and troubleshooting to ensure secure, reliable operation of lab instruments and IT infrastructure in R&D and clinical settings. Competitive hourly contractor benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years servicing medical/lab equipment and/or networked systems.
• Experience with IP addressing, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Direct experience configuring Fortigate firewall/network security appliances.
• Associate/Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, CS, IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and IOQs on Roche instruments.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace instrument components.
• Install/deinstall/relocate instruments and control units.
• Configure system and application software.
• Map IP addresses and manage network equipment for lab instruments.
• Document service activities in the appropriate database.
• Coordinate onsite/remote service requests and communicate status.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Fortigate firewall

IP addressing

VLANs

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree (Networking focus)

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

Fortigate

ServiceNow

Routers

Switches

Job description

Position Type: Senior Systems Support Engineer Location: Pleasanton, CA Hourly rate: $77.00 Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Job Description: A Senior Systems Support Engineer provides service on Roche instruments and networked systems used for Research, Development, and Clinical Operations activities located both internally (Roche campuses in Pleasanton and Santa Clara, California) and at external sites. This role is responsible for the installation/deinstallation, qualification, preventative maintenance, and repair of Roche instruments and software, with a strong emphasis on the networking infrastructure that supports these systems — including IP address mapping, Fortigate firewall configuration, and network troubleshooting. Under guidance from senior team members, the Senior Systems Support Engineer troubleshoots instrument hardware-software problems and network connectivity issues by using service software, reviewing system-generated problem reports/error codes, and performing root cause analyses. Being a team player is essential, as this position interfaces daily with coworkers, internal stakeholders, and various interdisciplinary functional areas within the organization. The Senior Systems Support Engineer must be committed to customer satisfaction, with the ability to demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills and solid judgment. This position is based at the Roche Pleasanton campus with some travel locally to the Roche Santa Clara campus as needed for system and networking support.

Essential Job Functions; Major Contributions

Instrument & Systems Support:

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM;s)
• Perform installation/operational qualifications (IOQs)
• Troubleshoot, replace parts, and perform repairs on instruments
• Install/deinstall/relocate instruments and computer control units
• Install or upgrade system and application software

Networking Support (Core Focus Area)

• Establish, maintain and troubleshoot network connections for remote access to internally and externally placed instruments
• Map and manage IP addresses for networked lab instruments and systems
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Fortigate firewall devices to ensure secure and reliable connectivity for Roche systems
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues (e.g., VLANs, switches, routing, DNS/DHCP) affecting instrument and system performance
• Provide IT hardware and networking support for R&D and training labs
• Work closely with Systems and/or Software Development subject matter experts (SMEs) to learn Roche instrumentation, software, and networking functionality, including advanced troubleshooting knowledge

Documentation Coordination

• Document all service and support activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic equipment management database and/or other applicable software tools according to approved procedures
• Coordinate and triage onsite and/or remote network service requests using ServiceNow and communicate status updates to the service requestor
• Build effective customer/stakeholder relationships through solution-oriented communication and service, providing on-site or remote support as needed
• Attend and contribute updates during team huddles and other meetings, escalating issues as needed
• Provide IT support for in-house lab-based instruments and the secure data repository as needed

Training Requirements

• Train with team members and Development colleagues to acquire Roche instrument service, networking, and troubleshooting skills, with self-initiative to pursue additional training
• Under guidance from senior team members, learn to solve a variety of instrument, software, and networking problems of diverse scope and complexity by reviewing service documentation and consulting with SMEs
• Interface with high-level technical support from other functional areas, e.g., Global Customer Support (GCS), Systems Development engineers) to obtain expertise for difficult or recurring issues
• Learn how to execute qualification documents (IQ/OQ)
• Once skill/knowledge is acquired, provide training or guidance to other team members on networking, instrument service, or other internal processes

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with Roche safety policies, practices, and procedures at all times

Education Required:

Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (Networking focus), or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field experience

Required:

• 5+ years of experience servicing medical/lab equipment and/or supporting networked systems in a hospital, or clinical laboratory setting, including hands-on experience with networking fundamentals (IP addressing/subnetting, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls)
• Direct experience configuring and troubleshooting Fortigate (or similar) firewall/network security appliances

Preferred:

• 4+ years of experience working in an IVD GMP/ISO regulated environment servicing medical devices and supporting IT/networking infrastructure within R&D, hospital, or clinical laboratory settings.
• Industry networking certification (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE, or Cisco CCNA)

Other Qualifications

• Working knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, firewall rules) with the ability to apply this knowledge to troubleshoot instrument connectivity issues
• Awareness of FDA and ISO regulations related to instrument support and qualification
• Meticulous attention to detail to accurately document all activities and ensure quality support both internally and at external sites
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills, software, and networking tools rapidly
• Ability to be flexible with changing work priorities and follow procedures/manager instructions with a cooperative attitude
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with IT/network teams

Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.

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