Build the technology that supports life-saving medicines.
Alcami is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Following the acquisition of Tjoapack, we have strengthened our global capabilities in pharmaceutical packaging, supply chain services and manufacturing support.
At our site in Etten-Leur, we specialize in the packaging of life-saving medicines, ensuring patients around the world receive their medication safely, reliably and on time. Every day, our people make a direct impact on global healthcare.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our Global IT team. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the stability, security and performance of Alcami's server, storage and cloud environments. Your expertise will help keep our global IT infrastructure running smoothly while supporting the systems that enable the safe production and delivery of medicines worldwide.
Reporting to the Sr. Director, IT Operations & Infrastructure, you'll work closely with Global IT colleagues across Europe and the United States to deliver secure, scalable and highly available infrastructure solutions. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies and making a real impact in a highly regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As our Senior Systems Administrator, you'll be responsible for maintaining, securing and continuously improving Alcami's server, storage and cloud infrastructure. You'll ensure our business-critical IT environment remains reliable, secure and available while supporting manufacturing operations worldwide.
Your responsibilities include:
- Managing physical and virtual Microsoft Windows Server environments.
- Administering Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and core infrastructure services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
- Managing virtualization platforms including Hyper-V, VMware and Citrix environments.
- Maintaining enterprise storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Monitoring and optimizing server, cloud and network performance while troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues.
- Managing enterprise hardware, including servers, storage systems and security appliances.
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation and ensuring compliance with cGMP and cybersecurity standards.
- Coaching IT colleagues and contributing to infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement projects.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for an experienced infrastructure professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.
You bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience in Systems Administration and at least 3 years of Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V and Citrix.
- Knowledge of enterprise storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Experience with PowerShell, Active Directory and enterprise networking concepts.
- Microsoft certifications (Azure, MCSE, VMware and/or Hyper-V) are considered an advantage.
- Experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and professional proficiency in both Dutch and English.
What We Offer
At Alcami, you'll join an international organization where innovation, quality and collaboration go hand in hand. We believe our people make the difference and invest in their growth and development.
You can expect:
- A challenging and impactful position within a growing global pharmaceutical organization.
- Plenty of room for personal and professional development through a tailored development plan.
- Collaboration with experienced IT professionals across Europe and the United States.
- The opportunity to work with modern cloud, virtualization and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
- A culture where ownership, continuous improvement and teamwork are encouraged.
- 30 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- An attractive pension scheme.
- Annual salary increases based on performance.
- A competitive salary and excellent secondary employment conditions.
Why Alcami?
At Alcami, every role contributes to one shared purpose: improving patients' lives.
As our Senior Systems Administrator, you'll help build and maintain the secure IT infrastructure that supports our laboratories, manufacturing facilities and business operations worldwide. Your expertise will ensure our technology remains reliable, scalable and secure—enabling our teams to deliver life-saving medicines to patients around the globe.
If you're looking for a role where technology, innovation and meaningful work come together, we'd love to hear from you.
A Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) is part of the selection process.
Interested?
Please submit your CV and motivation letter in English.
Address your application to Samira Houdane, People & Culture Specialist, by clicking the Apply button.