At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie

The IT Systems Engineer is a pivotal role responsible for independently engineering and administrating IT infrastructure solutions, with a particular emphasis on storage, backup, compute, cloud, and network services. Tasked with ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of these systems, this role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving prowess, and autonomy. The Systems Engineer collaborates across teams to design, implement, and optimize IT systems while adhering to best practices and standards.

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• Engineering and Administration:

  compliance and timely recovery of critical data

  Manage compute resources efficiently, optimizing workloads and resource allocation

• Cloud Services Optimization:

  Evaluate organizational requirements and select appropriate cloud services to support business objectives

  Architect and deploy cloud solutions, leveraging automation tools for scalability and resilience

  Continuously monitor and optimize cloud environments to minimize costs and improve performance

• Cloud Network Administration:

  Administer cloud network infrastructure

  Independently design and engineer innovative solutions for storage, backup, compute, cloud, and network services

  Administer storage infrastructure, overseeing provisioning, performance tuning, and data integrity

  Implement backup strategies and procedures, ensuring compliance and support of requirements

  Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted connectivity

  Implement security measures and protocols to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats

• Collaboration and Documentation:

  Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

  Document system designs, configurations, and procedures comprehensively for knowledge sharing and compliance

  Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 2+ years of experience or a combination of equivalent experience, training, or certifications OR

• Master's degree and some related work experience

• Experience in IT systems engineering and administration roles, demonstrating a track record of autonomy and innovation

• Knowledge of storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and software-defined storage solutions

• Proficiency in backup and recovery solutions, including hands-on experience with industry-leading platforms

• An understanding of infrastructure as code, automation, and scripting to support automated provisioning of resource

• Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• Relevant certifications in storage or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, NetApp, Veeam) preferred

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Understands Neurocrine's business objectives and developing understanding of Neurocrine's services and customers

• Has experience in specific functional discipline while working to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills

• Comfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Strong computer skills

• Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Detail oriented

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Good project management skills

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.