Sr Associate Compute Engineer

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr Associate Compute Engineer

What you will do

This role supports the day-to-day operation and maintenance of server systems and infrastructure. The engineer will perform tasks such as system monitoring, security patching, automations, and solving under guidance from senior team members, contributing to uptime and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record in Compute (WINTEL & Linux) Infrastructure Operations and have a passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry. Additionally, collaboration with multi-functional and global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows Servers and Linux service delivery and operations. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational pivotal initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure. Please note, this is an on-site role based in Hyderabad.

• Administer, monitor, and support Windows Server and Unix/Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Maintain and monitor server security and compliance standards
• Monitor server health and generate routine reports
• Perform patching, updates and backups to ensure compliance
• Support in incident resolution and solving
• Document changes and standard operating procedures

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 1 - 3 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree with 3 - 5 years of experience OR
• Diploma with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience
• Experience in Linux and Windows server operations
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Nutanix)
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Ansible, Python)
• Familiarity with ITIL or incident management workflows
• Change management expertise
• Excellent fixing and problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Interest in automation tools and infrastructure-as-code
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Dynatrace)
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, SSM or MECM)

Professional Certifications:

• CompTIA Server+ or Microsoft Fundamentals (preferred)
• CompTIA Linux+ or RedHat Certified Systems Administrator

Soft Skills:

• Thorough and organized
• Effective communicator
• Ability to follow procedures accurately
• Willingness to learn and grow

Shift Information:

This position is required to be onsite and participate in 24/5 and weekend on call in rotation fashion and may require you to work a later shift. Candidates must be willing and able to work off hours, as required based on business requirements.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.