Systems Engineer II - Network

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance 
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

 

The Position

Responsible for the operation, maintenance, administration, & improvement of selected IT Network & Infrastructure Systems.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, IT Systems.

Essential Functions

• Support all network infrastructure devices & services
• Support the sites wireless technology
• Provide both analog & digital phone support
• Work with carriers & vendors to ensure redundancy & availability of networks
• Provide Tier 1 IT network support
• Provide ad-hoc production support & after-hours support to the site
• Ensure IT systems are available, capable, & accessible
• Improve our capability by analyzing & improving the flow of information to key business units
• Recommend & implement new technologies or improve existing technologies to meet the customer’s needs
• Support Site & IT projects
• Support & practice IT Security
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with minimum of five (5) years related experience or ten (10) years direct experience required
• Practical experience in implementing & administering networks with more than 500 clients preferredCertification in a networking infrastructure discipline (e.g. CCNA, CCNP) preferred
• Specific knowledge of networking principles & concepts preferred
• Trouble-shoot, diagnose, resolve & document IT network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) & infrastructure systems (Monitoring Tools, Network Management systems, etc) preferred
• Perform project implementation & management tasks, including risk assessments, vendor analysis,, specification development, system implementation & training for various information technology, telecommunication technology projects in accordance with established procedures preferred
• Perform life-cycle system development tasks for IT network & infrastructure systems preferred
• Operate infrastructure networks equipment/systems under FDA regulations & guidelines as they relate to computer-based information & automation systems preferred
• Manage supported areas within IT infrastructure cost center budget preferred
• Adhere to IT Networking/ infrastructure policies & procedures preferred
• Responsibility for implementing IT network security preferred
• Coordinates activities of IT Networking/infrastructure/Application teams preferred
• Maintain network/infrastructure documentation in accordance with federal & corporate requirements preferred
• Participate in corporate infrastructure guidance groups preferred
• Serve as IT Responsible for network & networking systems infrastructure preferred
• Perform other duties as assigned preferred
• Strategic IT Planning, IT Project Management, IT Systems Analysis (Requirement gathering, Cost/Benefit Proposal Generation), Software Life Cycle Methodologies, Software Quality Assurance, System Specification Development, Analytical Problem Solving (SPC, TQM), Critical FDA Computer System Requirements (21CFRPart 11), Computer System Management, Configuration Management & Control, Information System Security Principles preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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