Manager Virtual Application Engineer Infrastructure Engineering The Opportunity Based in Hyderabad join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity forward momentum and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare Be part of an organisation driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines vaccines and animal health products Drive innovation and execution excellence Be a part of a team with passion for using data analytics and insights to drive decision-making and which creates custom software allowing us to tackle some of the world s greatest health threats Our Technology Centers focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives An integral part of our company s IT operating model Tech Centers are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes These locations in addition to the other sites are essential to supporting our business and strategy A focused group of leaders in each Tech Center helps to ensure we can manage and improve each location from investing in growth success and well-being of our people to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging to managing critical emergencies And together we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centers Role Overview Our Company is seeking an Application Virtualization Engineer to assume a leading role in evolving our cloud technology framework You will collaborate with business technology partners to define the technology roadmap and deploy Azure Virtual Desktops AWS Workspaces and MS RDS as cloud solutions to expand our digital portfolio The ideal candidate will leverage their hands-on experience to lead engineering design prioritize tasks and collaborate with development teams ensuring scalability and security Candidates with experience with migration from Citrix to Azure are welcome Your expertise will be crucial in orchestrating end-to-end cloud delivery strategies from requirements gathering to solution documentation By joining Our Company you will play a pivotal role in establishing an agile secure and innovative cloud environment that advances Our Company s commitment to global healthcare What will you do in this role Design Implement Engineer implement and manage cloud-based solutions on Azure Virtual Desktops AWS Workspaces and MS Terminal Services collaborating with cross-functional teams to virtualize applications and provide expertise on best practices for performance optimization cost and scalability Secure Monitor and Optimize Administer troubleshoot Windows-based systems maintain high-security standards and evaluate new technologies to enhance user experience while ensuring high availability reliability and security across cloud environments Automate Leverage AWS and Azure automation to provision monthly images ensuring adherence to best practices for cloud and security and deploy infrastructure on Azure and AWS using tools including Ansible Packer Terraform Azure CLI PowerShell and GitHub Document and Support Develop and uphold comprehensive documentation for system configurations deployment processes and procedures utilizing tools such as Confluence and Jira which entails generating and monitoring issues for efficient project management and timely resolution Act as a subject matter expert offering direction education and assistance to foster the enhancement of team s knowledge skills and competencies Learning and Development Enhance proficiency in Azure and AWS technologies by pursuing ongoing education and obtaining certifications and engage with partners like Microsoft and Amazon for technical assistance and to keep current on newest product developments and updates What should you have Bachelor s degree in information technology Computer Science or any Technology stream 3 years hands-on experience engineering implementing and implementing and managing virtual environments including Microsoft RDS and Azure 2 years of practical experience in cloud engineering and architecting within Azure AWS and MS RDS ecosystems emphasizing virtual services application delivery networking and security Self-starter with capacity to prioritize and multitask effectively without significant supervision coupled with a proven ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues Outstanding communication documentation and negotiation skills are essential Preferred candidates will have certifications in Microsoft Azure and or AWS ITIL Foundation certification is expected Proven capability to align technical decisions with organizational strategy B S required Professional Competencies Cross-functional Collaboration Exhibits expertise in building relationships and networks across organizational and geographical boundaries Adaptive Strategy Shows adeptness in revising work processes to accommodate evolving demands and shifts in roles as well as in assessing and applying new concepts for feasibility and implementation Analytical Problem-Solving Ability to identify and merge patterns trends and discrepancies from various data sets to understand their wider impact and adept at rapidly pinpointing the root of issues to formulate creative resolutions Delivery and Execution Established track record of finalizing and delivering projects punctually and within budget Initiative and Autonomy Capable of independently initiating action and navigating through challenging work conditions with minimal oversight Our technology teams operate as business partners proposing ideas and cutting-edge solutions that enable new organizational capabilities We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation Who we are We are known as Merck Co Inc Rahway New Jersey USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else For more than a century we have been inventing for life bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world s most challenging diseases Today our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world Here you have that opportunity You can put your empathy creativity digital mastery or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time Our team is constantly evolving so if you are among the intellectually curious join us and start making your impact today HYDIT2025 Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck Co Inc Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities All CVs resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific Please no phone calls or emails Employee Status RegularRelocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements HybridShift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material s Required Skills Availability Management Availability Management Capacity Management Change Controls Client-Centric Cloud Virtualization Computer Science Configuration Management CM Design Applications Incident Management Information Technology IT Infrastructure Infrastructure Engineering IT Infrastructure Design IT Service Management ITSM Management Process Microsoft Entra ID Azure Active Directory Microsoft Remote Desktop Services RDS Procurement Product Lifecycle Product Planning Software Configurations Software Development Software Development Life Cycle SDLC Solution Architecture System Administration 2 more Preferred Skills Job Posting End Date 08 25 2025A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date Requisition ID R355277