Principal IS Architect – Storage & Backup

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Principal IS Architect to lead Storage, Backup, Restore & Archive strategies in Hyderabad. This onsite role will define roadmaps, guide automation, and deliver high-availability for mission-critical systems.

The candidate will provide 3rd level support and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in a matrixed organization. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in Storage & Backup along with Linux administration, and hands-on experience with NetApp, Dell Isilon, Rubrik, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with extensive Storage & Backup experience.
• 12+ years in Storage & Backup Systems and Linux administration.
• Experience with Ansible, Python, Bash scripting required.

Responsibilities

• Support service ownership with business-aligned, cost-effective infrastructure.
• Lead backup, restore and archiving design for enterprise environment.
• Drive automation, runbooks, and incident root cause analysis.
• Contribute to technical standards, inventory, and security compliance.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure high availability and regulatory compliance.

Skills

NetApp storage

Dell Isilon storage

Rubrik backup

Cloud technologies (AWS)

Scripting: shell / Python / Bash

ServiceNow

TCP/IP networking

ITIL processes

HA configurations

API integrations

Clustered applications

Education

Master’s degree in CS/IS

Bachelor’s degree + 14+ years experience

Tools

Ansible

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Career Category Information Systems Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases and make people’s lives easier, fuller, and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting edge of innovation.

Role Description

Role Description: Amgen is seeking a Principal IS Architect who, along with daily systems management tasks, will support Infrastructure Operations as an Architect having primary responsibility for all activities related to the Storage & Backup Infrastructure, accountable to provide strategy & roadmaps for our enterprise-wide environment, also providing 3rd level support, ongoing improvement of processes and applying best practices for the environment, the incumbent Architect will be responsible for the design and implementation of Storage, Backup, Restore & Archive related technologies that will be introduced into the Amgen environment. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational strategic 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

Support the Service Owner in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the technology service in an Agile environment Ensure the service is aligned with key principles of service ownership which includes meeting the needs of the business, cost effectiveness, scalability, compliance, reliability, resilience & security. Participates in multiple simultaneous strategic projects and large-scale initiatives including business continuity and high availability for mission critical applications Perform necessary backup infrastructure maintenance in accordance with best practices and, Change management policies Assist IS Engineers in process scripting/automation related to backup infrastructure, reporting, and operations Contribute to Runbook Design, Development, and ongoing updates Operate automation solutions and enterprise-wide scripts using tools, then recommend changes to procedures which result in operational optimization Support the design, then implementation of relevant automation solutions that meet business requirements, are in line with defined strategies and compliance requirements, and are fiscally sound Support projects from a technical aspect, then provide guidance that includes: reviewing scripts, playbooks, testing solutions, and providing feedback Contribute to the development of technical standards and policies, while providing leadership in maintaining a server inventory, and system administration processes and procedures Investigate, then resolve technical issues. Assist or lead Root Cause Analysis reviews, and support audit and security compliance issues (Amgen and government regulations)

Basic Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree and 12+ years of Storage & Backup Systems and Linux administration along with one or more of Ansible, Python, Bash scripting, or Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of Storage & Backup Systems and Linux administration along with one or more of Ansible, Python, Bash scripting,

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ Years’ experience with NetApp & Dell Isilon Storage technologies
• 5+ Years’ experience with Rubrik Backup & Recovery
• 5+ Years’ experience with NetApp storage Grid
• 10+ Years’ experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS Preferred)
• General background in Storage & Backup Life-cycle management
• Solid scripting/automation skills using shell, powershell, python, Ansible
• Industry Certifications and experience with or equivalent technologies
• Configuration Management tools for managing public cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure )
• Demonstrated experience with Windows/UNIX/Linux Operating systems
• ITIL experience and managing regulated systems within Life Sciences sector
• Strong working knowledge of Application Server Clustering and HA configurations, API integrations.
• Solid experience in using ServiceNow
• Solid grasp of TCP/IP networking fundamentals

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Strong decision-making abilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management
• Outstanding communication skills
• Team building and development
• Change management expertise
• Crisis management capabilities
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

Shift Information

This position is an onsite role and may require working during later hours to align with business hours. Candidates must be willing and able to work outside of standard hours as required to meet business needs. .

About Amgen

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen