Manager, WAN-DMZ Engineering

Role Summary
The manager will perform day-to-day support functions related to Pfizer's WAN, Internet and cloud DMZs. They are responsible for coordinating activities to support the WAN/DMZ Service Owners, support change activity which is associated with business (GWS & ACD), Digital or internal EP&S driven changes. Specific responsibilities include performing analysis for Internet offload, responding to incident tickets, supporting design and implementation of new cloud services, and updating related support documentation.

The position will focus on WAN, DMZ and Cloud engineering which will also encompass working with application support teams, Global information security and monitoring/automation teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the management of WAN-DMZ assets, both physical and virtual, ensuring lifecycle governance of deployed infrastructure.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex incident resolution and solutioning across WAN, DMZ, and cloud environments.
• Drive the automation of network operations, including configuration management, monitoring, and remediation workflows to reduce toil and risk.
• Support the definition and evolution of WAN, DMZ, and Cloud design standards, including authoring detailed technical design documents and maintaining accurate physical/logical diagrams.
• Collaborate on the research, development, and deployment of new WAN/cloud services, technologies, and features with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Lead infrastructure changes from requirements gathering through implementation, including design, analysis, testing, and optimization.
• Architect resilient and efficient network designs to ensure high availability and performance across core data centers and cloud platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Firewall Engineering, Network Operations, Global Information Security, DDI Engineering) to develop and enforce global standards.
• Install and configure network hardware/software in alignment with design standards and change management protocols.
• Identify and update inaccurate support documentation; drive continual service improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, especially in network automation, micro-segmentation, adaptive policy, and zero-trust network access.
• Contribute to the long-term strategy for global WAN-DMZ services, with a focus on automation, observability, and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, major in a technical field such as Information Technology or Computer Science/Engineering. A Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in network automation and orchestration, including scripting with Terraform, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to automate operational processes, including configuration deployment, compliance checks, and incident response.
• Experience supporting and mentoring a global team of technical engineers.
• Deep knowledge of network technologies, including Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, and Cisco Viptela SD-WAN.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking services (AWS, Azure, GCP), including automated provisioning and policy enforcement.
• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCSE, CISSP, or equivalent expertise.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Understanding of IT operations best practices in highly available, distributed environments.
• A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Process oriented with great documentation skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision

Please apply by sending your CV in English.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives
... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here

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