Director, Network Security Operations

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.

We are seeking an experienced Director Network Security Operations to lead the day-to-day operations monitoring and continuous improvement of Pfizers network security capabilities. This individual is responsible for ensuring the resilience availability and performance of the network security services and controls that protect Pfizers global environment. The role provides leadership to operational teams responsible for supporting network security services responding to security events managing operational risk and sustaining the performance of critical security technologies.

The Director will drive operational excellence through effective governance service performance management incident response coordination and continuous improvement. This individual will partner closely with network security engineering infrastructure cybersecurity and other cross-functional teams to strengthen Pfizers overall security posture. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities deep expertise in network security operations and a thorough understanding of Zero Trust principles and their practical application within a complex global enterprise environment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute Pfizers long-term network security vision roadmap and policies with a particular focus on Zero Trust principles in partnership with the Network & Email Security Engineering lead.

• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on emerging threats industry trends and technology investments related to Pfizers network.

• Lead the day-to-day delivery monitoring and continuous improvement of Pfizers global network security operations ensuring services and controls remain available resilient and effective.

• Lead and develop a high-performing globally distributed team of network security operations professionals fostering accountability collaboration and operational excellence.

• Oversee the operational management of network security technologies and services including firewalls intrusion detection and prevention systems virtual private networks secure network access controls and related capabilities.

• Direct the operational response to network security events and incidents including investigation escalation containment service restoration and post-incident review.

• Ensure network security services and controls are operated in alignment with Pfizer requirements and applicable regulatory and industry frameworks including NIST ISO 27001 and CIS benchmarks.

• Define monitor and report key performance indicators key risk indicators service-level measures and control effectiveness metrics to senior leadership.

• Identify and address operational risks service gaps recurring incidents and performance issues through structured remediation and continuous service improvement.

• Partner closely with network security engineering cybersecurity operations infrastructure and other cross-functional teams to transition new or enhanced capabilities into operations and strengthen detection monitoring and response.

• Oversee third-party providers and managed security services supporting network security operations ensuring performance accountability and alignment with Pfizers operational and security requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems or related field

• 8 years of progressive experience in network security or cybersecurity roles

• 5 years of leadership experience managing security teams or programs

• Expertise with enterprise security technologies (firewalls SIEM IDS/IPS NAC VPN)

• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS Azure Google Cloud)

• Experience with incident response risk management and regulatory compliance

• Experience in large-scale or highly regulated environments

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

• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications: CISSP CCNP GIAC or similar

• Excellent strategic thinking

• Deeply analytical and credible

• Fact-based decision-making

• Ability to challenge influence and support senior leadership

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems and solve them with creative yet pragmatic approaches

• Resourceful self-motivated and proactive strong drive for excellence

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Travel as required by the business (less than 20% domestic and/or international)

• Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week or as needed by the business

• This role is NOT remote

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176600.00 to $294300.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN O-1 H-1B etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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