Job Description
Who We Are For more than two decades, going our own way has led to countless breakthroughs, bettering the lives of those suffering from rare genetic disease. In 1997 we were founded to make a big difference in small patient populations. Now we seek to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled our last 25 years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Through our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we will continue to develop targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions we seek to treat. Applying our knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The end goal has always been better lives and now we can reach more. And the more people we reach, the more our impact can grow. We transform lives through genetic discovery. Our Culture Our desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower people and to provide them with the ability to develop their long-term careers. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients. By providing a foundation for all operations company wide, BioMarin’s General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to patients who live with rare diseases. Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and ethics, and information technology. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. Title:Sr. Network EngineerEmployment Type:Full TimeWorkstyle:Remote Location:United States COMPANY BACKGROUND:BioMarin leads the biotechnology industry in delivering therapies for chronic and degenerative genetic conditions that reduce patients' quality of life and shorten life spans. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind and make a big difference in improving patients' lives. INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS:The Infrastructure and Operations Team manages the critical Global Infrastructure upon which BioMarin runs its business. Working closely with other Information Technology (IT) teams, especially Enterprise Architecture and Customer Facing IT teams, as well as business functions, Infrastructure and Operations focuses on planning, building and running the core platforms which will host the applications and systems which support BioMarin’s future growth. SUMMARY:The Network Engineer will provide networking and systems management expertise for BioMarin’s global Lab and Manufacturing environments. This role will be responsible for ensuring that systems are functioning properly, within the design, performance, and security specifications established by IT, and that all applicable policies, processes, and procedures are properly communicated and followed. This is a senior-level role that will also participate in the design and implementation of strategic Lab/Manufacturing systems and services, and provide 3rd-tier problem resolution for issues escalated from other IT support groups.The qualified candidate will demonstrate extensive to moderate experience in supporting the following systems / areas: Extensive experience working in complex networked environments, including:Thorough understanding of WAN/LAN troubleshooting and support.Cisco-based switching, routing, and wireless.Routing and related protocols - HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, TCP/IP, Spanning Tree, etc.Moderate experience with Palo Alto or comparable firewalls, including use of the Panorama management suite.Moderate experience with F5 LTM/GTM load balancers.Experience with Cisco Meraki technology.Project and problem management, including effectively identifying and communicating goals, risks, stakeholders, timelines, options, and costs. The candidate will also be responsible for contributing to the overall strategic direction for key Lab/Manufacturing infrastructure projects.Additional responsibilities include general network maintenance, troubleshooting of network problems, coordinating with BioMarin service providers and partners, resolving escalated technical requests, and collaborating with other IT personnel on departmental projects. This person will be a key part of infrastructure project design and implementation and partner with internal and external groups and vendors to make sure that IT initiatives within BioMarin are completed successfully.The Network Engineer reports to the Manager, Network Infrastructure. EXPERIENCE:• CCNA/CCNP, Palo Alto ACE/PCNSE, or equivalent industry certifications preferred.• Building and executing project plans working closely with customers and IT to understand and manage project expectations.• Project experience involving technical consulting, solution design, project envisioning, planning, development and deployment.• Provide accurate information at an appropriate level of complexity to staff in order to facilitate understanding and effective use by network/systems users.• Provide a high standard of customer service and follow through staff inquiries and questions from commencement to resolution in a timely and professional manner.• Plan and manage their own work in a complex, changing environment in order to meet set objectives and deadlines.• Contribute to the success of the team by developing and utilizing effective lines of communication with other members and providing support to others as needed to ensure cohesion and consistency in approach.Additional Responsibilities as required: Provide support for other offices, as required by the needs of IT, including support for offices in Europe, Asia, and South America.Prepare documentation and training to support IT and related processes.Ability to support a 24x7x365 operation, including participation in monthly maintenance patching and updating activities. EDUCATION:Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar technology-focused track preferred. PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
