Manager, Network Security

ROLE SUMMARY

Our Global Cyber Defense team is responsible for safeguarding Pfizers digital assets and infrastructure through proactive threat detection response and risk mitigation across on-premises cloud and hybrid environments.

The Manager Network Security is a part of a team of network security engineers and partners closely with Infrastructure Cloud Services Manufacturing and Cyber GRC teams to embed security controls aligned to industry best practices regulatory expectations and corporate risk tolerance.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and maintain network security architecture across onpremises cloud and hybrid environments including segmentation perimeter defense and secure connectivity.

• Lead implementation and optimization of firewalls IDS/IPS secure web gateways ZTNA VPNs and network access controls.

• Ensure network designs support regulated environments (e.g. GxP validated systems) without impeding business operations.

• Oversee daytoday network security operations including monitoring alert response rule management and incident support.

• Partner with SOC and incident response teams to investigate and remediate networkbased security events.

• Drive continuous improvements to detection resilience and availability of network security controls.

• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory expectations including NIST CSF NIST SP 80053 ISO 27001 and company policies.

• Support audits inspections and risk assessments by providing architectural artifacts evidence and control narratives.

• Partner with Cyber GRC teams to translate risk requirements into enforceable network controls.

• Lead and mentor network security engineers and managed service providers.

• Collaborate with Infrastructure Manufacturing and Application Security teams.

• Provide clear executivelevel communication on risk posture initiatives and investment needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security with demonstrated responsibility for enterprisescale network environments.

• Experience designing and operating enterprise network security controls (firewalls segmentation IDS/IPS proxies/SWG VPN/ZTNA).

• Experience operating security controls in large complex and regulated enterprise environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver outcomes at scale.

• Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset adaptability to change and a proactive problem-solving approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in pharmaceutical biotech life sciences or similarly regulated industries.

• Experience supporting manufacturing/OT (ICS) security and secure plant connectivity.

• Familiarity with NDR packet capture and network telemetry pipelines integrated with SIEM/SOAR.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM GIAC or equivalent.

• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate network security risks and design decisions to stakeholders.

Please apply by sending your CV in English.

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

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