Senior Manager, Senior DevOps Linux Engineer
@ MSD

India
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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About the Role

Based in Hyderabad, join a global healthcare biopharma company with a 130-year legacy of success. As a Senior Manager, Senior DevOps Linux Engineer at MSD, you will drive innovation and execution excellence by designing, implementing, and managing robust IT infrastructure. You will work with digital technologies and data-backed approaches in an environment that supports prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of technology services.
  • Develop and improve system software automation using standard tools.
  • Adopt and prioritize Technology Engineering community practices.
  • Collaborate within a matrix structure reporting to both functional and product managers.
  • Engage in product planning, execution, and delivery aligning with product goals.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.
  • 7+ years experience in Linux/Unix network and system administration.
  • Expertise in Large-Scale Infrastructure and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
  • Proficiency with DevOps practices including GitHub, Infrastructure as Code, and automation tools such as Ansible.
  • Experience with AWS, with knowledge of Microsoft Azure being an advantage.
  • Strong Linux skills, particularly with RHEL, and scripting experience in Bash; Python is a plus.
  • Understanding of cloud security best practices and vendor management.

About MSD

MSD is a global healthcare leader known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States and Canada, with over a century of innovation in medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Join a team that values empathy, creativity, and digital mastery to help save and improve lives worldwide.

Key skills/competency

  • Linux
  • DevOps
  • SRE
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Ansible
  • Automation
  • Infrastructure
  • Security
  • Networking
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How to Get Hired at MSD

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research MSD's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Linux, SRE, and DevOps projects.
  • Showcase technical skills: Demonstrate AWS, Ansible, and automation experience.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review system design and vendor management scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Linux and RHEL administration fundamentals.
Practice cloud deployments on AWS and Azure.
Learn Ansible scripting and infrastructure automation.
Study network troubleshooting and system security protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a high-pressure project experience.
Explain conflict resolution within teams.
Share a cross-department collaboration success story.
Discuss leadership in managing vendor relationships.

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