Position OverviewJoin a high-impact team enabling data-driven manufacturing and development. As our System Administrator for MSAT applications (Manufacturing Science and Technology), you will own, maintain, and continuously improve our analytics and real-time monitoring ecosystem-centered on SIMCA-online, TIBCO Statistica, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT). Your work will ensure our GxP systems are secure, validated, and highly available across global manufacturing and development environments, empowering robust multivariate monitoring, real-time analytics, and confident decision-making.
This is not a traditional systems administrator role and will require hands-on experience with MSAT systems administration.Job DescriptionThis position is on-site at our Holly Springs, North Carolina facility.What you'll do- Platform ownership and reliability
- Administer and support SIMCA-online, Statistica Server, and PAT platforms
- Manage Windows Server services, capacity, and uptime; tune performance and troubleshoot latency
- Maintain SQL Server/Oracle databases for configurations, results storage, and audit trails
- Integrations and data lifecycle
- Integrate with DCS/SCADA (e.g., DeltaV), historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI/AVEVA), MES (e.g., Syncade), LIMS/ELN, and OPC UA/DA/MQTT gateways
- Manage data retention, archival, and restoration aligned to corporate data governance
- Compliance, validation, and data integrity
- Ensure cGxP compliance, data integrity (ALCOA+), and security across integrations
- Partner with QA/CSV on risk-based validation (GAMP 5, CSA) and audit readiness
- Security and access management
- Implement RBAC/least-privilege, AD/LDAP integration, and SSO where applicable
- Manage audit trails, e-signatures, certificates, vulnerability management, and patching within validated-state controls
- Operations and continuous improvement
- Lead incident/problem/change management; conduct root cause analysis and drive CAPAs
- Monitor connectors, job queues, and data flows; plan upgrades, patch cycles, and license/vendor management
- Implement and test backup/restore, business continuity, and disaster recovery
- Audit and inspection readiness
- Maintain complete and contemporaneous records of configurations, changes, and deviations
- Support internal/external audits and health authority inspections
What you'll bring- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Scientific field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years in MSAT systems administration or historian applications including SIMCA-online, TIBCO Statistica, synTQ, AspenTech, and/or historian platforms
- Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration; PowerShell scripting; SQL Server/Oracle fundamentals
- Experience with OSIsoft PI/AVEVA, OPC UA/DA, DCS/SCADA, MES, LIMS/ELN, and API/file-based integrations
- Practical knowledge of cGxP, data integrity (ALCOA+), Computer Systems Validation (CSV), GAMP 5, and CSA approaches
- Familiarity with ITIL-based change/incident/problem management and service operations
Nice to have- Background in biopharma manufacturing or process development environments
- Experience designing secure architectures with SSO, certificates, and electronic signatures in validated systems
- Performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive monitoring for real-time analytics platforms
Location & Travel- This role is anticipated to be mostly on-site at our Holly Springs, NC location.
Why you'll love it here- Own mission-critical platforms that power process insight and product quality
- Collaborate with global MSAT, Engineering, QA/CSV, and IT experts
- Drive tangible impact across manufacturing and development through modern analytics and PAT
- Grow your expertise in validated, high-availability, and integrated data environments
Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k)savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!
