Senior Network Solution Engineer en AstraZeneca

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead on Network Architecture, Solution Design and Engineering of Network Services globally
• Contribute to the definition and execution against the roadmap of our network strategy, ensuring they are current and meet the needs of the business
• Govern the upgrades and compatibility of Network Solutions and Engineering to ensure seamless upgrades to the business and new functionality and capabilities are introduced effectively.
• Lead improvements to Processes and Ways of Working that benefit the wider organization
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement and high-quality documentation for Solution Engineering Designs and Cloud/Network implementation technical plans to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Collaborate with ETS Operations globally and be a point of contact for any critical issues
• Contribute to the technical roadmap of the Engineering team
• Lead on and contribute to the Global Network Strategy
• Oversight of the lifecycle of all technical changes, with the main objective to enable beneficial changes to be made with minimum disruption to IT services
• Identifying and leading opportunities for Operating Model improvements to our People, Organization, Technology, and Information
• Must have in depth knowledge of network technology with recognised industry experience and/or expert level accreditations (CCIE / TOGAF or equivalent)
• This role is working with the Solution Engineering Associate Director

Must have relevant skills, expertise, and experience in one or more of the following capabilities

Enterprise, Network Security or 3) Wireless infrastructure as follows

ENTERPRISE LAN/WAN

• Expert design knowledge of IP based networking architecture
• Experience of leading the design and implementing complex of complex changes
• Experience of network build standard configuration based on industry best practice
• Routing and Switching services based on Cisco ASR1K, ISR4K routers and Nexus 9K, Catalyst 9600/9500/9300 and Ruckus ICX switches
• Demonstrate an expert understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP and Ethernet protocols
• Experience of designing and implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies such as Cisco ACI and SD-WAN
• Experience in designing, installing and operating Cisco DNA Center
• In depth knowledge and experience on L3 routing protocols (OSPF & BGP)
• Technical knowledge and experience in load balancing using Citrix NetScaler platform.

SECURITY

• Experience in designing and implemented Network Security Solutions
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Principles and Technical Solutions such as Illumio Adaptive Security Platform and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
• Experience of Tufin SecureTrack
• Firewall Policy and ruleset optimisation, analysis and standard methodology
• Cisco StealthWatch and NetFlow experience
• Experience in a multi-vendor firewall environment consists of Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, FirePower and Zone-Based Firewalls
• Expert working knowledge of Cisco Security Products; ASA, FirePOWER, ISE,
• Cisco CCIE Security or CCNP Security is a must have
• 10+ years of experience related to Cisco Security Products

WIRELESS

• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing Enterprise scale Wi-FI networks
• Expertise in running MS Teams over Wi-Fi networks
• Expert knowledge of Cisco and Ruckus Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
• Experience in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Ruckus SmartZone
• Expert knowledge and hands on experience in performing wireless site surveys
• Experience in Ekahau Site Survey Pro, Sidekick Pro and Spectrum Analyzer

ACCREDITATIONS

• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent and expert accreditation in one of enterprise, network security or wireless networking mandatory

ENTERPRISE

• Cisco CCNP/CCIE Routing and Switching
• Cisco CCNP/CCIE Data Center
• Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)

SECURITY

• CCNP/CCIE Security
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

WIRELESS

• Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE)
• Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)
• CCNP/CCIE Wireless

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Extensive IT network solution design and delivery leadership experience
• Proven technical expertise is LAN, WAN, Cloud Networking and Wi-Fi
• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience required
• Industry recognized accreditation i.e., Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE)
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing internal and external business relationships
• Comfortable at all levels of an organization with the ability to communicate clearly
• Technical or Business Degree or relevant track record of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable skills and experience delivering and supporting large networks infrastructures.
• Strong track record managing and leading global complex technology transformation.
• Experience shaping innovative solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organization
• Communicates effectively with partners
• Results oriented
• Solves problems and analyses issues
• Takes initiative and able to work independently
• Practices self-development
• Proactively collaborates with others to share good practice and continuously improve
• Analytical, root-cause and evidence focused
• Take ownership, acting with accountability and urgency.
• Act with integrity, empathetic and effective change agent
• Speak up, share ideas and encourage others to do the same
• Strong written and oral communications skills In-depth understanding of the AstraZeneca business and employees

DESIRABLE

• Master’s degree
• Engineering certifications
• ITIL certifications
• Project / Programme Management certifications
• Experience working in a global organization where partners and project team members are geographically dispersed
• Strong leadership skills