Job Description

Sr. Network Security Engineer

📌Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.
📍Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)
📌Strong English communication skills required

Must Submit Resume in English

About the AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have an outstanding workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express different perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Job Description

AstraZeneca is looking for Sr. Network Security Engineer to Assist on Network projects with a persistent focus on Automation. This team is the point of contact for all critical network issues in AstraZeneca manufacturing sites and AstraZeneca offices globally. This team is responsible for providing end-to-end support for the AstraZeneca network infrastructure which includes LAN, WAN, Wireless LAN, Firewall, Load balancer and Proxy services.

Sr. Network Security Engineer is part of the NRE team in a Scaled Agile operating model. As a Sr. Network Security Engineer, you are responsible for facilitating Network Security Projects, Operations and Automation. The team monitors and maintains the network Security and platforms, delivering the highest possible service levels. They also ensure that changes to the network and infrastructure are planned, coordinated, approved, and implemented to meet the agreed dates for service provision, and project builds are completed on time.

In addition, Sr. Network Security Engineer is responsible for problem management for our network Security infrastructure to include coordinating with other engineering and support organizations, and vendors to drive solutions.

Accountabilities

• Conduct regular security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, to identify and remediate potential security risks.
• Design and implement secure network architectures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
• Adhere to enterprise governance & review processes to deliver project goals & work you're doing.
• Follow enterprise ITSM & CMDB processes.
• Supervise and analyse security alerts using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop and carry out identity and access management (IAM) policies and network access control (NAC) solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest security threats, industry trends, and standard processes to proactively improve the organization's network security posture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards and assist in audit processes as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Typically, 8-10 years of Experience supporting large scaler enterprise level network infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Shown experience in network security, with a solid understanding of network security fundamentals, encryption technologies, and secure network design principles.
• Zscaler Private Access & Internet Access
• Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls. Cisco, Palo Alto etc.
• Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems, as well as with SIEM tools and security incident response.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse collaborators.
• CERTIFICATIONS: (any of below)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional/Expert in Security
  • Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator
  • Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or Professional
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
  • Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
  • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
  • Certified Network Security Professional (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+)

Desirable

• CCIE, CCTE+ or other Industry recognized expert level certifications
• Experience as an Escalation Engineer or L3 Network Engineer.
• Passion to work on core technology platform.
• ITIL training / service management accreditation.
• Ability to work well in diverse, multinational teams and demonstrable ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being daring - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, groundbreaking innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

So, what’s next!

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.

AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite daring thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join us in our outstanding and bold world!!!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.