• Senior Systems Analyst

    Actalent (Piscataway, NJ)


    Job Description

    The role is responsible for providing frontline technical support to internal end users, ensuring continuity of services within a regulated biorepository and laboratory environment.

    Responsibilities

    • Serve as the primary technical owner of infrastructure platforms including Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, VMware vSphere, AWS cloud workloads (EC2, RDS, IAM), and enterprise storage (PowerScale, FlashBladeE).

    • Proactively maintain, improve, and optimize infrastructure for performance, security, and scalability.

    • Lead the planning and execution of upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities.

    • Ensure systems meet all applicable security and regulatory standards (HIPAA, FDA, FISMA/NIST, GDPR) through hardening, access controls, and patch management.

    • Provide expert-level troubleshooting across infrastructure layers (compute, storage, network, cloud).

    • Support and enhance backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.

    • Leverage PowerShell (required) and other scripting tools to automate administration and improve efficiency.

    • Maintain detailed and accurate documentation for systems, processes, and compliance requirements.

    • Collaborate effectively with internal IT, MSP partners, and business stakeholders to ensure infrastructure services meet organizational needs.

    • Be an effective team player, with behaviors reflecting the Sampled Values:Strive to delight our clients, Move innovation forward, Accelerate your business, Rise together as a team, Transcend what is possible.

    • Perform related responsibilities as needed

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

    • Experience in a regulated environment

    • 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration roles with demonstrable ownership of enterprise systems.

    Expert-level proficiency in:

    • Windows Server administration and troubleshooting

    • Active Directory (design, security, GPO management)

    • Office 365 administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Azure AD)

    • VMware vSphere (design, administration, troubleshooting)

    • Strong experience managing AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, IAM, VPC networking).

    Work Environment

    The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a standard schedule and no travel requirements. The role is 100% onsite in Piscataway, with limited remote flexibility for illness or extenuating circumstances. Occasional off-hours support may be needed for critical needs, and weekend work is very rare, reserved for special projects. The team consists of three people.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, New Jersey.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.