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Job Description
The System Administrator will own, maintain, and improve the MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) analytics and monitoring ecosystem, with a core focus on SIMCA-online, TIBCO Statistica, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT) systems. You will ensure these GxP systems are secure, validated, reliable, and performant across manufacturing and development environments, enabling robust multivariate monitoring, real-time analytics, and data-driven decision-making. This role takes in business requirements and ensures our platforms can meet their needs. The role ensures data integrity, cGxP compliance, and robust governance for our platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Ownership Administer and support SIMCA-online, Statistica Server, and PAT platforms Manage Windows Server instances, services, and dependencies; ensure uptime and capacity planning Maintain databases (SQL Server/Oracle) for configuration, results storage, and audit trails Integrations & Data Lifecycle Integrate with
DCS/SCADA
(e.g. DeltaV), historians, (e.g. OSIsoft
PI/AVEVA
), MES (e.g. Syncade), LIMS/ELN, OPC
UA/DA/MQTT
gateways, and file API-based exchanges Manage data retention, archival, and restoration in line with corporate data governance policies Compliance Ensure cGxP, data integration (ALCOA+), and data security requirements across integration between Product Technology tools and other technology layers; partner with QA/CSV on risk-based validation (GAMP 5, CSA) and audit readiness Security & Access Control Implement RBAC/least-privilege, AD/LDAP integration, SSO where applicable Manage audit trails, electronic signatures, certificates, and secure configurations Coordinate vulnerability management, patching, and endpoint protection aligned with GxP and downtime windows Deploy Operations & Support Provide tier support model, incident/problem/change management, root-cause analysis, and CAPA Monitor system health, job queues, connectors, and data flows; tune performance and troubleshoot latency Coordinate vendor relationships, licenses, and support contracts; plan upgrades and patch cycles Implement business continuity backup/restore validation, and disaster recovery testing Audit & Inspection Readiness Prepare and support internal/external audits and health authority inspections Maintain complete, contemporaneous records of configurations, deviations, and changes Additional duties as assigned from time to time
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Scientific related field 5+ years' of relevant experience in Information Technology 3+ years experience with MSAT type applications (i.e. Simca Online, Statistica, synTQ, Aspentech) or historian applications This role is expected to be onsite in Holly Springs, NC location Able to travel to additional company sites up to once per quarter
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in manufacturing or process development systems Strong Windows Server/Active Directory administration; scripting (PowerShell); SQL Server/Oracle fundamentals Experience with OSIsoft
PI/AVEVA, OPC
UA/DA, DCS/SCADA or MES integrations. Proven change/incident/problem management using ITIL practices We are part of the Fujifilm Group, and we all share the same purpose. Giving our world more smiles. We bring diverse ideas, unique capabilities, and extraordinary people together to change the world.
FUJIFILM
Biotechnologies works in strategic collaboration with biopharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop and manufacture the latest in biologics, advanced therapies and vaccines. With production facilities in the US and Europe, we give our customers everything they need to develop and commercialize treatments and therapies effectively and efficiently to make patients' lives better. We are driven to revolutionize the industry through our Partners for Life mindset, seeking to build global partnerships based on trust with our customers. Our global teams fully embrace our aspiration of being the leading and most trusted Partners for Life in the biopharmaceutical industry.
