JOB TITLE : CONSULTANT

CAREER LEVEL: C2

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Overall 5+ years in AIX/Linux Administration and willing to support 24/7.

Build, configure and administration of AIX/SLES systems on power 8 Hardware.

Expertise on server virtualization and logical volume management. (AIX/SLES)

Manage additional software and base operating system updates. (AIX/SLES)

Familiarity with management tools such as SMIT. (AIX)

Examine and manipulate Object Data Manager databases. (AIX)

Perform system problem determination and reporting procedures that include analyzing error logs, creating memory dumps of the system. (AIX/SLES)

Knowledge on IBM's Advanced virtualization and cloud management.

Knowledge on micro partitioning, performance tuning.

Knowledge on IBM COD and pool management.

Strong knowledge on NIM, HMC and VIOS.

Strong knowledge on scripting, to interpret already deployed scripts and develop new scripts based on requirements.

Knowledge on IBM storwize and Flash system for storage configuration.

Knowledge on IBM Flashcopy for backup configuration.

Knowledge on multipathing.

Knowledge on alternate disk installation

configuration of Network Installation Manager to provide network boot support for either system installation or booting to maintenance mode.

Option will be provided to learn and train in SAP BASIS if the candidate is interested to do so.

WHY JOIN US ?

We’re a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.