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Amgen Senior Associate IS Engineer in Hyderabad, India
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.
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.
Role Description:
Amgen’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) service maintains a growing fleet of more than eight thousand desktop instances supporting a broad range of requirements. The Sr VDI Support Engineer will be the primary end-user support contact for the service. The individual in this role will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving Virtual Desktop related issues affecting end users, managing virtual desktops, and proactively monitoring service health. They will work closely with the Virtual Desktop System Owner and Service Owner to troubleshoot complex issues and continually refine support processes and related documentation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Provide VDI specific end user support for hardware, software, and network related issues, escalating to the Virtual Desktop System Owner and Service Owner as necessary
Respond to service requests and incidents, ensuring timely resolution and high user satisfaction
Perform Virtual Desktop service operations including provisioning, termination, upgrades, and region migration
Coordinate support activities with the Amgen Service Desk and other teams
Track incidents, service requests, and related resolutions using the service management system
Participate in automation design to enhance service management and improve end user experience
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of common issues, solutions, and user guides
Mentor and provide guidance to junior support staff
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR
Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience
Proficiency in advanced desktop computer hardware and software troubleshooting in an enterprise Windows 10/11 environment
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Extensive knowledge of IT systems, including operating systems, software applications, hardware components, and network infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing one or more Virtual Desktop solutions, including Microsoft W365, Amazon WorkSpaces, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, or VMware Horizon (W365 Preferred)
Experience with desktop management software (Microsoft Intune preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of IT service management practices and tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance support operations
Proficiency in creating and maintaining customer facing documentation
Soft Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of initiative and self-motivation
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
Work Hours: This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required. Potential Shifts (subject to change based on business requirements): Second Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm IST; Third Shift: 10:00 pm – 7:00 am IST.
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.
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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.