System Archive Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Archives systems and/or data into a virtual environment, and all the associated documentation.
- Communicates the archive process to the business owners and technical subject matter experts of the system.
- Analyzes the system and data scheduled for archiving.
- Defines the specific archive process that is going to be followed.
- Analyzes interoperability of all the components of a system and its dependencies to provide recommendations on the best path to virtualize into an isolated environment.
- Analyzes the Data and migration process.
- Determines data and/or databases required for archiving and develop a migration process.
- Collaborates with the business owners and technical subject matter experts.
- Sets up systems required to facilitate the archiving and viewing and presenting data.
- Determines how to configure the archived system to work in an isolated virtual environment.
- Performs the entire virtualization process, and all the associated documentation.
- Adheres to all procedures and new development of documentation.
- Configures computer hardware, physical and virtual.
- Configures interoperability between applications, databases and client software.
- Installs and configures enterprise level software.
- Installs and Configures database.
- Migration of databases.
- Troubleshoots computer and software issues.
- Follows Standard Operation Procedures.
- Executes test scripts.
- Reviews/updates all documentation.
- Develops and writes procedural protocols and test scripts.
- Verification of migration of data over LAN/WAN.
- Recommends improvement to the existing archive procedures.
- Develops and writes summary of activities.
- Communicates to various levels of technical skill sets in an effective manner.
- Communicates across all levels of staff and management.
- Works independently as well as in a team environment.
- Utilizes tools to migrate to a virtual environment.
- Administers virtual environments.
- Accurately tracks and reports project hours.
- Works with GMP and validated systems.
- Complies with corporate processes.

SKILLS

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; Experience configuring Understanding of interdependency of systems (ie Application, Database, Web, File Servers and client systems); Strong organization skills; Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of staff and management; Working knowledge of virtual environments; Detail oriented; Excellent interpersonal skills; Understanding of DNS and TCP/IP; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; International travel may be required (estimated travel is 1-3 times a year); Must have valid passport; Solid troubleshooting and problem solving skills; Expertise in the use and administration of Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, 2003, 2008 Servers experience with Virtual environments; Experience with installing, configuring databases (Oracle, SQL); Importing of database into a new environment; Determining how to maneuver application that you may not be familiar with. Must have experience with data warehousing, as well as excellent analytical skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience setting up and configuring computer hardware; DBA; Understanding of system clustering; Understanding of Active Directory A+ Certification; Experience with different virtualization tools, such as: Platespin Migrate, VMware Converter and/or Acronis Backup and Recovery; Experience in the pharmaceutical industry; Experience with GMP systems; Experience working with Solaris, Linux; Experience working with AS400.Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.