Control systems engineer Jobs in Richmond, BC

Job Description Summary

Are you a seasoned Systems Engineer ready to take on a role where you can shape technology, solve complex problems, and make a meaningful impact? Join STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, and help us build modern, cloud-based systems that power our growing organization!

We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of business-critical systems and infrastructure that enable STEMCELL’s employees and customers. In this role, you will bring strong experience with scalable, high-volume cloud environments to build secure, reliable, and self-service solutions that make it easier for our teams to access the best data, tools, and capabilities they need to do their best work.

If you’re a problem solver who thrives on complexity, takes ownership of your work, and approaches challenges with curiosity and pragmatism, this role could be the right fit for you!

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation, and management of VPCs, subnetting strategy, and Transit Gateway configurations across all accounts and regions
• Lead day-to-day operations and support of the organization's AWS network environment and support and troubleshoot hybrid connectivity between on-premises facilities and AWS, including Direct Connect and site-to-site VPN tunnels
• Manage and maintain the Terraform codebase for Zscaler, and drive the expansion of infrastructure-as-code coverage across the platform
• Lead the design and expansion of the Zscaler security fabric to strengthen the organization's overall network security posture
• Partner with security and application teams to align network controls with evolving business and compliance requirements
• Lead the design and architecture of the on-premises network, driving the transition from a hub-and-spoke model, where Vancouver sites and the manufacturing facility connect through a central data center, to a distributed SD-WAN architecture with direct, secure connectivity to AWS and cloud services

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Advance Networking Specialist.
• HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
• Proficient experience deploying, maintaining, and operating on-prem and cloud networks
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Fortinet firewalls, routing, and switching

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$116,700.00 - $175,100.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.