IT Manager, Infrastructure

Just-Evotec is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to advancing scientific research and innovation. We are committed to improving lives through cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking discoveries.

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure IT Manager to oversee our IT infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of our systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in virtualization, network and firewall security, storage, and cloud services, with experience working in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Virtualization: Manage and maintain virtualized environments, ensuring optimal performance and resource allocation.

• Network and Firewall Security: Oversee network architecture, implement security measures, and manage firewall configurations to protect company data.

• Storage: Administer and optimize storage solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability.

• Cloud Services: Manage cloud infrastructure, including deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all IT operations comply with industry regulations and standards, including data privacy and security requirements. Experience with FDA CFR 21 Part 11 is essential.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company objectives.

• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee service delivery.

• Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similor work experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, preferably in a biotech or regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

• Expertise in network and firewall security, including experience with Aruba, Cisco, Foritnet, Palo Alto, or similar technologies.

• Proficiency in storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS) and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, FDA CFR 21 Part 11).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $145,000 to $167,000;  Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.