Job Description

We are seeking an energetic, forward-thinking professional to join our Windows Engineering group. You will have the opportunity to work on a global team across our three IT hubs (New Jersey, USA / Prague / Singapore) to develop and support the Windows platform. We offer project-based rotations to help with your professional development, and a flat, collaborative environment.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• MSc Degree or BSc Degree or equivalent with relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Math, or equivalent experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• 3 years relevant Systems Administration Experience in Microsoft Windows related Infrastructure
• Windows Operating System configuration. Group policy, testing and troubleshooting
• Experience deploying, patching and maintaining Windows operating systems in an enterprise environment
• Firm understanding of scripting languages such as PowerShell, be able to read and write scripts that enable automation of repetitive tasks and processes
• Support and enhance Ansible playbooks/workflows
• Strong ITIL and process discipline to ensure compliance within the managed services framework and the ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Tactical, as well as strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving. Good negotiation and presentation skills
• Experience with ITIL, Remedy/ServiceNow, CMDB, and Change Control process
• Ability to effectively coach, counsel, and collaborate with others
• Good technical documentation and presentation skills
• Fluent in English, in both oral and written communication
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Understanding and effectively communicating across multiple cultures is an advantage

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Perform as team member of Windows Engineering Product and collaborate with other members globally/regionally to roll out relevant strategy and initiatives
• Create and update Active Directory Group Policies as required
• Automation of Windows Server provisioning, decommissioning and other support tasks
• Enable automation of repetitive tasks and processes
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and provides technical support as required including system diagnostics, monitoring and health check
• Designs and builds infrastructure services, systems within Windows platform Manage work demand within the team.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders over Server or Storage Infrastructure incidents and issue resolution processes

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Position in a leading global healthcare company
• Challenging career
• Professional growth based on performance
• Innovative and flexible working environment
• Wide range of benefits

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Requisition ID:R229501