Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are a leading biopharmaceutical company seeking a Senior Azure Dev Ops Engineer to automate and secure our cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). You'll partner with cross-functional SMEs to design, build, and deploy scalable solutions in Azure, leveraging Git Hub for CI/CD. This role offers hands‑on ownership of production deployments, collaboration in an agile environment, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative, compliant systems that drive global health advancements.

• Design, implement, and maintain IaC solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates in Azure, with Git Hub Actions for CI/CD pipelines and automated production deployments.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure SMEs to integrate tools like Microsoft Sentinel, ADX, and Cribl into IaC workflows, ensuring seamless telemetry and analytics.
• Automate integrations across Azure services (e.g., Logic Apps, Event Hubs, Functions, Key Vault) to build resilient, scalable systems.
• Develop and deploy automated pipelines for data ingestion, monitoring, and compliance, partnering with teams to meet enterprise standards.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and cost optimization, iterating based on SME input to refine and deploy updates to production.
• Implement observability and monitoring practices (e.g., using Azure Monitor or Prometheus) to ensure system reliability and quick issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and advise on IaC best practices, fostering a collaborative Dev Ops culture.
• Work in agile teams with incident response, threat hunting, and cloud engineering groups to translate requirements into deployable solutions.
• Ensure all deployments adhere to regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) in a biopharma context.

• 6+ years of experience in IT, cloud engineering, or Dev Ops, with 3–5+ years focused on IaC and Azure.
• Expertise in Terraform/Bicep, Git Hub Actions, and automating production deployments in Azure.
• Proven ability to partner with SMEs for integrating security tools (e.g., Sentinel, ADX, Cribl) and building data pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud security practices.
• Experience in agile methodologies and delivering scalable, compliant solutions in regulated environments.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Power Shell, Python, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Terraform Associate).

Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Azure Dev Ops, Azure Dev Ops Server, Azure Monitor, Biopharmaceuticals, Certificate Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity Analytics, Cybersecurity Operations, Delivery of Security Applications, Deployment Management, Design Applications, Dev Ops, Global Health, Identity Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Information Security, Management Process, Network Segmentation, Operational Technology (OT) Security, Regulatory Compliance {+ 6 more}

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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.

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Regular

No relocation

No

10%

Hybrid

1st - Day

No

N/A

04/4/2026

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