Systems & Storage Specialist

Date:  Apr 25, 2024
Department:  Global ICT
Job Type:  Direct Employee
Team:  Information Technology
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here

We are proud to to have been awarded with B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities. 

 

Chiesi Corporate Functions

These are all the functions based in Parma supporting the business: Global HR, Global ICT, Global Finance, Global Communication and Public Affairs, Shared Values & Sustainability, Corporate Internal Auditing, Global Strategy & Corporate Development, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Global Procurement.

 

Who we are looking for

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Systems and Storage Manager, you will be part of the managing and supporting team of our IT infrastructure. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks aimed at ensuring the optimal performance of our physical and virtual server environments, middleware and storage solutions.

Main Responsibilities

Server Management and Support:
•    Maintain and support physical servers and VMware virtual architecture. Administer Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring their reliability and efficiency;
•    Perform regular system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, and key processes.

 

Middleware Management:
•    Ensure the high availability and performance of middleware services;
•    Collaborate with other teams to optimize application delivery and user experience.

 

Storage Management:
•    Understand and support basic storage concepts and configurations. Assist in the management of storage solutions to ensure data availability and integrity. Monitor storage performance and participate in capacity planning.

Experience Required

3-4 years of experience in infrastructure administration or equivalent roles

Languages

Good knowledge of Italian and English

Technical Skills

•    Good understanding of server hardware, virtualization technologies (especially VMware) and operating systems (Windows and Linux); 
•    Familiarity with identity management solutions like Active Directory;
•    Knowledge of technologies such as RDS and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and understanding of load balancing concepts;
•    Understanding of storage concepts and technologies;
•    Fundamentals of computer networking.

Soft Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Proactiveness
  • Goal orientation

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being. 
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.

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