Sr Associate IS Engineer – WINTEL Operations

Biopharma Careers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an on-site Windows Infrastructure Operations Engineer in Hyderabad to support day-to-day server operations and maintenance. You will monitor health, apply patches, perform backups, and assist in incident resolution in a global, matrixed biotech environment.

The role emphasizes Windows Server delivery, security compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high uptime and operational excellence. 24/7 rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows server operations.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Acropolis).
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Ansible, Python).
• Familiarity with ITIL or incident management workflows.
• Change management expertise.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Windows Server(s)
• 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 troubleshooting
• Document changes and standard operating procedures

Skills

Windows Server operations

Virtualization (VMware/Acropolis)

Scripting (PowerShell/Ansible/Python)

ITIL / incident management

Change management

Troubleshooting

Cloud exposure (AWS/Azure)

Automation / IaC

n8n automation

Dynatrace monitoring

Configuration management (Ansible/SSM)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Diploma

Tools

Windows Server

VMware

Acropolis

Dynatrace

Ansible

SSM

MECM

Job description

Role Description

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 troubleshooting under guidance from senior team members, contributing to uptime and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in WINTEL Infrastructure Operations and have a passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry. Additionally, collaboration with cross-functional and global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows Servers service delivery and operations. 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

• Administer, monitor, and support Windows Server(s)
• 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 troubleshooting
• Document changes and standard operating procedures

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of experience OR
• Master’s degree with 2–4 years of experience OR
• Diploma with 7+ years of relevant experience

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience with Windows server operations
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Acropolis)
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Ansible, Python)
• Familiarity with ITIL or incident management workflows
• Change management expertise
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Interest in automation tools and infrastructure-as-code
• Familiarity with n8n or similar automation platforms to build, optimize, and connect AI-driven workflows.
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Dynatrace)
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, SSM or MECM)

Professional Certifications

• CompTIA Server+ or Microsoft Fundamentals (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Effective communicator
• Ability to follow procedures accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and grow

Shift Information

This position is required to be onsite and participate in 24/7 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.

About the Company

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.