Sr. Associate Information Systems - Network Operations

Location: Prakāshamnagar

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 Information Systems - Network Operations

What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for designing and maintaining the organization's global network infrastructure. The position ensures high availability, performance, and security by configuring and troubleshooting network equipment, executing operational procedures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to established best practices in a sophisticated and constantly evolving technology landscape.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Network Infrastructure Operations and a commitment to technical excellence in the biotechnology industry. Additionally, collaboration with cross-functional and global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational stability. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with core networking technologies (LAN/WAN/Data Center/Load balancers), Cisco routing and switching equipment, F5 load balancing solutions, and Infoblox DNS/DHCP platforms.

This role demands attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure. Please note, this is an onsite role based in Hyderabad.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure systems
Configure and administer Cisco routing and switching equipment
Manage F5 load balancers to ensure application availability and performance
Administer Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP address management systems
Troubleshoot complex network issues and implement appropriate solutions
Perform regular network maintenance and planned upgrades
Monitor network performance and conduct capacity planning
Document network architecture, configurations, and procedures
Implement network security measures and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree with 1 to 3 years of experience in Network Operations, OR
Bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of experience in Network Operations, OR
Diploma with 7 to 9 years of experience in Network Operations, OR

Preferred Qualifications:

Must-Have

Skills:

Previous, or current, CCNP certification (required)
Proven experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies (required)
Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining F5 load balancers (required)
Proficiency with Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions (required)
Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, etc.)

Experience with network security concepts and implementation

Good-to-Have

Skills:

CCIE certification

Experience with SD-WAN solutions
Knowledge of automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with network monitoring tools
Knowledge of ITIL practices

Experience with Dev Ops, S/W development and scripting

Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SD-WAN)
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