Director of Architecture Core Technology
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel
like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our
shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives
all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of
biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the
Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while
transforming your career. Director of Architecture Core Technology
What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital
role you will be Director of Architecture Core Technology
responsible for advising on the strategic design and implementation
of the companys Core Technology. This role ensures that the
organizations Core Technology aligns with business objectives,
enabling scalability, security, reliability, and operational
efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise
in cloud and on-premise environments, strong leadership skills, and
a strategic approach to drive transformation, innovation, and
continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Defining and enforcing
consistent Core Technology standards across several domains (incl.
Cloud, Compute, Storage/Backup, Virtualization, Automation,
Network) to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security. Leading
transformation by planning and executing the transition to an
Infrastructure-as-a-Platform capability, driving automation,
scalability, and operational agility. Advancing new capabilities
around the AI/ML Model lifecycle, AI/ML Core Technology, and
High-Performance Computing (HPC) to meet evolving business needs.
Develop standards to meet evolving business needs around new
capabilities like AI/ML and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
Ensuring Security Alignment Collaborating closely with Security
Architecture to embed security-by-design principles into all Core
Technology capabilities. Advising Leadership on Strategy Providing
insights on infrastructure trends, risks, and opportunities to
guide decision-making. Increasing efficiency by applying DevSecOps
principles throughout the Core Technology lifecycle via automation
and Infrastructure-as-Code. Seamless integration of Core Technology
capabilities and processes into broader ecosystems such as Digital
Asset Management and Financial Planning. Reducing risk exposure
through standardized Core Technology architecture and globally
adopted standard processes. Optimizing Costs and Performance
Establishing cost management best practices, including chargeback
models, performance tuning, and service reliability. Mentoring and
Coaching Supporting architects and engineers in developing best
practices and technical expertise. What we expect of you We are all
different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve
patients. The technology architectural professional we seek is a
leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate
degree and 4 years of Computer Science Or Information Technology
experience Or Masters degree and 7 years of Computer Science Or
Information Technology experience Or Bachelors degree and 9 years
of Computer Science Or Information Technology experience Preferred
Qualifications: 10 years of experience in IT Infrastructure/Core
Technology architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership
role. Experience with road mapping and driving the transition of
Infrastructure services into a Platform-as-a Service Core
Technology capability Demonstrable experience designing and
managing enterprise-level cloud and on-premise Core Technology
solutions. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (especially AWS),
compute, virtualization, networking, and storage technologies.
Hands-on experience with Core Technology automation principles and
tools, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and DevSecOps practices.
Expertise in security standard processes, compliance frameworks
(e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2), and disaster recovery strategies.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills. Good
communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and
non-technical stakeholders. Good understanding of emerging
technologies and such as AI/ML. Experience working in a highly
regulated industry such as finance, healthcare, or government. What
you can expect of 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, well 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 and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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.
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