**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 IS Engineer** **–** **Network Engineer** Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment troubleshooting complex network issues? If you're a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in routing, switching, WANs, wireless, IPAM, DNS, DHCP, and load balancing, and you're passionate about leveraging AI/ML and automation to streamline network operations, then we want to hear from you! **What you will do** Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will drive overall program success by applying technical skills, partnering with business and technology leaders to ensure comprehensive alignment, and finding optimized ways to deliver efficiency solutions for our partners. The Sr. Associate IS Engineer will join the Operations and Enterprise Digital Technology & Innovation (DTI) team to support the North Carolina site as the local representative of the Global Infrastructure Services (GIS) team. This role is responsible for the security, compliance, and performance of network infrastructure in our North Carolina facility. You will work with a team of talented network engineers and architects who are accountable for security, compliance, and performance. You will also collaborate with other IT teams, such as Data Center Operations, Information Security, Service Management, and Internal Business Partners, to ensure alignment and integration of network solutions with business objectives. You will also support vendor relationships, contracts, and service-level agreements. By joining our North Carolina facility, you'll be at the forefront of biotechnology innovation, working with cutting-edge technologies in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. **Responsibilities:** + Manage and maintain our complex network infrastructure, including routing, switching, WANs, wireless, IPAM, DNS, and DHCP. + Configure and troubleshoot Infoblox appliances and F5 load balancers. + Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve potential issues. + Implement and maintain network automation solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency. + Stay up to date on the latest network technologies and trends. + Document network configurations and procedures. + Proactively identify and address potential network issues, providing solutions and recommendations. + Strong written and verbal communication skills in English + Travel: Domestic and international travel up to 15% may be essential **What we expect of you** We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The engineering professional we seek will have these qualifications. **Basic Qualifications:** **Master’s degree** OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Information Systems and network engineering experience **Or** Associate’s degree and 6 years of Information Systems and network engineering experience **Or** High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Information Systems and network engineering experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + Strong understanding of Routing, Switching, WAN and SD-WAN, Wireless, Infoblox, and F5s. + Experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) is a plus. + Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application in network operations is a plus. + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. **What you can expect from 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. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: + A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts + A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan + Stock-based long-term incentives + Award-winning time-off plans + Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible **Apply now for a career that defies imagination** Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. **careers.amgen.com** In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. **Application deadline** Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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