Senior 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 Senior Manager Network Security is responsible for leading the design implementation and continuous improvement of network security capabilities while partnering closely with SOC Threat Intelligence Identity Security & Access Management Cloud Services Infrastructure and Manufacturing/OT teams. Reporting into Cyber Defense this role ensures that on-premises cloud and hybrid network environments are securely architected effectively monitored and protected against evolving threats.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the network security capability including strategy roadmap and oversight of controls protecting enterprise network infrastructure and connectivity.

• Design and maintain network security architectures standards and guardrails across onpremises cloud and hybrid environments.

• Oversee the implementation configuration and lifecycle management of network security technologies such as firewalls network segmentation remote access and secure connectivity solutions.

• Partner with Infrastructure Cloud Services and Digital teams to integrate network security into platform design modernization and transformation initiatives.

• Collaborate with Security Operations and Incident Response teams to support detection investigation and response to networkbased security events.

• Establish and mature network segmentation for sensitive environments (R&D labs executive networks data centers cloud landing zones) including thirdparty and partner access.

• Ensure network security controls align with enterprise risk management regulatory expectations and internal security policies and standards.

• Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate network security posture control effectiveness and continuous improvement to Cyber Defense leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

• Proven expertise 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

• Cloud networking and security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) including transit peering private connectivity and cloud-native controls.

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

• Professional certifications such as CISSP CCNP CISM GIAC or equivalent.

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

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

Please apply by sending your CV in English.

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

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