System Administrator Medior
Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Drachten, Netherlands
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Posted Date 9/16/2026 Description As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
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About the role
As IT Hardware & Infrastructure Administrator within the BD Kiestra R&D Software team in Drachten, you will be the go-to expert for the IT hardware and operating systems that power BD Kiestra instruments from concept through to 4th line customer support. You will design, implement, maintain and secure the IT infrastructure underpinning our R&D test instruments and collaborate across BD departments to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and product security standards.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Consult, design and implement IT hardware and operating systems for BD Kiestra Instruments, aligned with enterprise architecture direction and industry standards.
- Implement, maintain and optimise IT hardware and operating systems of R&D test instruments at our Drachten (Marconilaan) facility.
- Provide 4th line support for the IT hardware component of Kiestra solutions (e.g. SCU) deployed at customer sites.
- Collaborate with the SAFe System Architect team within the Kiestra ART on new features with IT hardware or operating system impact.
- Implement BD product security policies for IT hardware and operating systems.
- Author and maintain technical manuals covering IT hardware and operating systems.
- Actively participate in scaled agile / SAFe and Scrum events to align on IT hardware and OS-related topics.
- Engage with suppliers, procurement, operations and BD IT functions as required.
- Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies and best practices.
About you
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in system / infrastructure administration.
- Deep expertise in server hardware, networking, UPS systems and virtualisation (VMware ESX).
- Proven ability to resolve complex, non-routine infrastructure problems with minimal guidance.
- Strong collaboration, communication and consensus-building skills across multi-functional teams.
- Experience applying IT security policies and hardening standards.
- Familiarity with change management processes and acting as Change Owner.
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Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
NLD Drachten - Marconilaan
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€58,800.00 - €89,700.00 EUR Annual Type Full-time
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