Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist

Neopharmed Gentili Spa, an Italian pharmaceutical company specialized in the commercialization of high-value therapeutic solutions and a major player in the national pharmaceutical market—currently undergoing significant international expansion is looking for a Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist. Role Description The resource will join the IT Department's Operations team and will be responsible for the following activities:
* Managing, maintaining, and optimizing the on-premise (physical and virtual) and cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
* Designing, implementing, and administering hybrid architectures, enabling integration between on-premise systems and cloud platforms.
* Ensuring proper management of the network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and firewall devices, and implementing perimeter security policies.
* Defining, implementing, and testing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to guarantee the resilience of critical systems.
* Collaborating with external vendors for the resolution of complex issues and for the technological evolution of infrastructures.
* Contributing to the definition and optimization of IT infrastructure management processes and creating technical documentation.
* Monitoring system performance, analyzing trends, and proposing innovative solutions for continuous improvement. Required Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or STEM disciplines.
* At least 5 years of experience in similar roles (e.g., System Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer).
* Excellent command of the English language.
* Strong hands-on experience with hybrid architectures, with direct expertise in both on-premise infrastructures and cloud platforms (particularly Microsoft Azure).
* Virtualization: Excellent knowledge of VMware vSphere platforms.
* Operating Systems: Solid experience with Windows and Linux server environments.
* Networking: Advanced skills in managing complex networks, firewalling, and security (Cisco, Fortinet).
* Backup & Disaster Recovery: Familiarity with enterprise solutions such as Veeam or Commvault.
* Scripting & Automation: Knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting languages for process automation.
* Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, adopting a service-oriented and collaborative approach.
* Ability to work autonomously, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage priorities.
* Proactivity and strong team-oriented attitude. Preferred Qualifications
* Technical certifications in cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) or infrastructure (e.g., VMware VCP-DCV, Cisco CCNA/CCNP).
* Knowledge of ITIL principles and experience in structured environments.
* Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceutical) and familiarity with GxP standards.
* Familiarity with monitoring and reporting tools.
* Knowledge of other virtualization platforms.

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