Takeda
CriticalInfrastructureSpecialist
“Critical Infrastructure Specialist at Takeda. Skills: Critical Infrastructure Management (CIM), IT-for-OT environments, OT infrastructure, OT cybersecurity principles, secure architecture design, GxP requirements, validated systems, infrastructure lifecycle management, ITSM processes. Own availability, performance, resilience, and compliance of all site critical infrastructure supporting OT use cases. Manage infrastructure risks including capacity, obsolescence, and single points of failure”
Industry & Context.
Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues in production-critical environments
24/7, production-critical environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience supporting IT/OT infrastructure in manufacturing or laboratory environments, Exposure to GxP-regulated environments, including validation and inspection readiness, Good to very good knowledge in: Microsoft server products and the relevant server roles (Active Directory, File & Print Services, Microsoft Exchange), IT security products (Secomea, etc. ), Skills in virtualization (VMware and Hyper-V), Knowledge of backup concepts, use of AVAMAR or similar tools, Experience with patch management tools (preferably WSUS and Ninja One), Experience with Citrix (maintenance, setup), understanding of Critical Infrastructure Management (CIM) and IT-for-OT environments, Experience with OT infrastructure, including hosting platforms, endpoints, and networking, Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and secure architecture design, Familiarity with GxP requirements, data integrity, and validated systems, Experience with infrastructure lifecycle management (patching, upgrades, obsolescence), Working knowledge of ITSM processes and tools (e. g. , ServiceNow), Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues in production-critical environments, stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teams, Ability to prioritize and execute in high-pressure, 24/7 operational environments
What You'll Do.
and compliance of all site critical infrastructure supporting OT use cases
Manage infrastructure risks including capacity
and single points of failure
Ensure infrastructure is fit-for-purpose to support uninterrupted manufacturing and lab operations
Ensure infrastructure services meet GxP
and validation requirements
Support audits and inspections
including documentation
Maintain infrastructure in a validated and inspection-ready state at all times
and OT cybersecurity standards at the site level
Ensure alignment with IT4OT architecture
including segmentation and secure design principles
Partner with Global Cybersecurity to manage vulnerabilities
and maintain OT hosting platforms (compute
including configuration
and operational support
Support infrastructure lifecycle activities including upgrades
Ensure availability and resilience of OT network infrastructure supporting manufacturing and labs
Enforce network segmentation and security standards aligned with global architecture
Coordinate network changes
and recovery activities impacting production systems
Operate services in line with ITSM processes (Incident
Maintain CMDB accuracy
service documentation
and KPI/SLA performance
Proactively monitor infrastructure health
Manage infrastructure lifecycle including patching
and end-of-life planning
Maintain asset and configuration management in line with global standards
Partner with site leadership
Coordinate activities with production schedules and validation requirements
Manage third-party vendors and ensure service delivery meets site needs
Support delivery of infrastructure initiatives and projects at the site
Drive continuous improvement in infrastructure reliability
Contribute to global knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with site leadership, Quality, Engineering, and Automation teams; Partner with Global Cybersecurity; stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teams
Communication Scope
stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teams
Process & Methodology
Support delivery of infrastructure initiatives and projects at the site
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