Senior IT Engineering Specialist

Gilead Sciences

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$115,260–$149,160 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $132k
$106k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $132,000–$194,055 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company specializing in discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for unmet medical needs.

Gilead Sciences currently has 21 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $168,980–$218,680 across 20 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior IT Engineering Specialist

Sr IT Engineering Specialist The Sr IT Engineering Specialist joins the engineering team to design, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that align business objectives with enterprise architecture standards. This role serves as a primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT organizations, translating requirements into scalable, secure designs for Windows, Linux, database, cloud, and container platforms. The position involves creating architecture diagrams, managing data flows, and ensuring compliance with security policies across manufacturing and quality systems like MES, QMS, and LIMS. Key technologies include Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker. Candidates will utilize skills in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible to support infrastructure automation. The role addresses complex technical challenges within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing and research environment.

What you'll do

  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions while acting as the primary liaison between stakeholders and IT teams.
  • Create architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, and solution design documents for enterprise systems.
  • Design and support infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments including compute, storage, and networking.
  • Develop and manage database solutions for Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle platforms.
  • Design and deploy applications on container platforms such as Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
  • Ensure all technology solutions comply with corporate security, governance, and architecture policies.
  • Create implementation plans, operational procedures, and documentation to support the transition of solutions into production.
  • Drive standardization, reuse, and continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and application systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree and five years of experience or a Master's Degree and three years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and IIS.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux administration including RHEL and Ubuntu distributions.
  • Experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
  • Experience with container platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, EKS, or NKP.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V) and networking concepts (TCP/IP, load balancing, firewalls).
  • Understanding of manufacturing systems (MES, SDH, PCS) and quality systems (QMS, LIMS, ELN, LES, SDMS).
  • Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible.
  • Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare, biotechnology, manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals (preferred).
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure or AWS (preferred).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Git, and Infrastructure as Code (preferred).
  • Experience with manufacturing systems, SAP integrations, and enterprise application architectures (preferred).

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