Sr IT Architect

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.<br /><br /><b>Description:</b></p><ul><li>Contribute to designing and implementing enterprise-level technology solutions that support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer</li><li>Architect secure, scalable solutions across cloud platforms, infrastructure, applications, and data systems within the technology organization</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into innovative technical solutions</li><li>Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and best practices</li><li>Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and development of technical strategy</li><li>Support and guide other technology professionals</li><li>Work with modern technologies including cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems integration</li></ul><p><br /><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of enterprise architecture and technical leadership experience in large, complex organizations</li><li>Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field</li><li>Strong experience with IT operation and infrastructure design in GxP environment</li><li>String knowledge in network design in MERA environment including architecture patterns, security, and integration</li><li>Extensive experience with enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives and technology modernization</li><li>Deep understanding of security architecture principles, compliance frameworks, and risk management</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards and governance processes</li><li>Strong knowledge of data architecture, analytics platforms, and enterprise integration patterns</li><li>Strong communication skills with ability to present effectively to stakeholders</li><li>Professional proficiency in English and German</li><li>Experience overseeing complex technical projects and providing architectural guidance</li><li>Experience supporting technical teams and implementing architectural standards</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail</li><li>Ability to align strategic vision with implementation requirements</li><li>Strong documentation and technical writing skills</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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