Associate AWS Cloud Engineer - Amgen Recruitment 2026

Associate AWS Cloud Engineer

Amgen

Job Overview

Role:	Associate AWS Cloud Engineer
Location:	India - Hyderabad
Employment Type:	Full Time / Permanent
Industry:	IT / Software / Core

Organization / Company Name

Amgen

(See full description for company details)

Important Dates

• Posted On: 02 February 2026
• Application Deadline: ASAP (Apply immediately)

Job Description

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

The Associate AWS Cloud Engineer will be responsible for maintaining scalable, secure, and reliable AWS cloud infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, cloud networking, and security. The ideal candidate should have strong AWS knowledge and be capable of writing and maintaining Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline cloud deployments. Please note, this is an onsite role based in Hyderabad.

Roles & Responsibilities:

AWS Infrastructure Design & Implementation

• Implement, and manage highly available AWS cloud environments.

• Maintain VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups, and IAM policies to enforce security best practices.

• Optimize AWS costs using reserved instances, savings plans, and auto-scaling.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

• Maintain, and enhance Terraform & CloudFormation templates for cloud provisioning.

• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring using AWS-native tools & scripting.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.

Cloud Security & Compliance

• Enforce best practices in IAM, encryption, and network security.

• Ensure compliance with SOC2, ISO27001, and NIST standards.

• Implement AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and WAF for threat detection and response.

Monitoring & Performance Optimization

• Set up AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and logging solutions for proactive monitoring.

• Implement autoscaling, load balancing, and caching strategies for performance optimization.

• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and conduct root cause analysis.

Collaboration & DevOps Practices

• Work closely with software engineers, SREs, and DevOps teams to support deployments.

• Maintain GitOps best practices for cloud infrastructure versioning.

• Support on-call rotation for high-priority cloud incidents.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field with 3-5 years of hands-on cloud experience.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, etc.).

• Expertise in Terraform & CloudFormation for AWS infrastructure automation.

• Strong knowledge of AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPN, Route 53).

• Experience with Linux administration, scripting (Python, Bash), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CodePipeline, etc.).

• Troubleshooting and debugging skills in cloud networking, storage, and security.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and service mesh architectures.

• Knowledge of AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures.

• Familiarity with AWS CDK, Ansible, or Packer for cloud automation.

• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with HPC, DGX Cloud.
   

Professional Certifications (preferred):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment.

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.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a relevant degree (B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, MCA, or equivalent) from a recognized university. Please refer to the specific requirements in the Job Description above.

Age Limit

As per company rules. Generally, candidates should be at least 18 years of age.

Salary / Pay Scale

Best in Industry / Not Disclosed by Company.

Application Fee

NIL (No application fee for private jobs).

Selection Process

• Resume Shortlisting
• Online Assessment / Technical Round
• HR Interview
• (Process may vary by company)

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the link provided below.

1. Click on the "Apply Now" link below.
2. You will be redirected to the official career page of Amgen.
3. Read the job details carefully.
4. Click on "Apply" and fill in the required details.
5. Submit your application.

Important Links

Apply Now (Official Link)

Important Instructions

• Read the full job description on the official site before applying.
• Ensure your resume is updated and matches the job requirements.
• Check your email regularly for updates after applying.

Disclaimer: This job posting is for information purposes only. We are not associated with Amgen directly. All applications are processed through the official company website. Do not pay any money to anyone for this job.