Infrastructure & Operations Engineer

Infrastructure & Operations Engineer

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Piramal Pharma

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement IT infrastructure solutions to support business operations.
  • Company: Join Piramal Pharma Solutions, a leader in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that impact global healthcare.
  • Qualifications: Experience in IT infrastructure, networking, and security best practices.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider and experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & Implementation
    • Deploy and maintain IT and OT infrastructure solutions to support business and manufacturing operations.
    • Design and implement resilient networks, server environments, and cloud-based solutions.
    • Support/Lead infrastructure projects from planning through execution, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
    • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to drive efficiency and security improvements.
  • Business-as-Usual (BAU) Support
    • Provide 3rd-line support for complex technical issues across IT and OT systems.
    • Ensure maximum uptime of critical business and manufacturing systems.
    • Proactively monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot networks, servers, and security appliances.
    • Maintain strong disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
    • Utilise the service management tool (e.g. ServiceNow) to record, update, and manage incidents.
  • Security, Compliance & OT Considerations
    • Implement and maintain GxP-compliant IT infrastructure within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
    • Ensure CFR Part 11 and data integrity requirements are met across all IT/OT systems.
    • Implement cybersecurity best practices, including network segmentation, vulnerability patching, and Zero Trust principles.

Competencies:

  • Infrastructure & Virtualisation: Strong understanding of VMware vSphere 8+ / ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003-2022, Windows Desktop 95-11, Basic Linux administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu)
  • Networking & Security: Cisco networking (LAN, WAN, VLANs, Routing & Switching), Enterprise Firewall technologies (PaloAlto, Cisco ASA, Watchguard or similar), Network segmentation and security (IT/OT best practices)
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Veeam Backup & Replication, Disaster recovery planning & high availability solutions
  • Database & Application Support: Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2000-2022) is advantageous, Oracle Database (various versions), PostgreSQL/MySQL (desirable)
  • General IT Expertise: Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, Storage solutions (SAN, NAS, Fibre Channel, iSCSI), Experience managing and maintaining HPE Synergy infrastructure/Nimble Storage technologies, Patch and vulnerability management

Infrastructure & Operations Engineer employer: Piramal Pharma

Piramal Pharma Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Grangemouth where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and skill enhancement, ensuring that our Maintenance Engineers are equipped to tackle exciting challenges while contributing to the success of our engineering systems. Our culture prioritises safety, collaboration, and excellence, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.

Piramal Pharma

Contact Details:

Piramal Pharma Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Infrastructure & Operations Engineer

IT Infrastructure Solutions
OT Infrastructure Solutions
Network Design and Implementation
Cloud-based Solutions
3rd-line Support
Disaster Recovery Strategies
GxP Compliance