Systems Administrator I - Enterprise Applications & IT Ops

ThermoFisher Scientific; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Systems Administrator I in Virginia to maintain and optimize enterprise applications and infrastructure. You will support both laboratory and business software, ensure high uptime, and troubleshoot issues across teams.

The role involves deploying system changes, documenting processes, and collaborating with vendors. Ongoing learning and adaptation to new technologies are encouraged, with potential on-call rotation and significant lab-based travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• General understanding of Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Experience with Oracle or SQL Server and SQL queries.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize enterprise applications and systems infrastructure.
• Provide essential support for laboratory and business applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and deployments.
• Maintain critical documentation and perform system monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Customer focus

Physical stamina

Procedure following

Education

Bachelor's degree

Computer Science / IT related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

SQL

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Systems Administrator I in Virginia to maintain and optimize enterprise applications and infrastructure. You will support both laboratory and business software, ensure high uptime, and troubleshoot issues across teams.

The role involves deploying system changes, documenting processes, and collaborating with vendors. Ongoing learning and adaptation to new technologies are encouraged, with potential on-call rotation and significant lab-based travel.