Summary
About the Role
Responsibilities for this role includes, but are not limited to:
Cooperate with Business IT, Infrastructure & End User Services and other Architecture functions in developing and optimizing the Infrastructure Services inclusive of technology, cost and business strategy with primary focus on network (connectivity) services.
Establish architecture guidelines and define technical standards for network services based on business needs.
Provide strategic and technical direction and expertise, work with external parties to validate aspects of the design and approach while providing detailed input into the target design.
Contribute to the overall continuous improvement, cost reduction and optimization of performance of network services.
Work closely with the project teams.
Support and deliver Proof of Concept (PoC) and Proof of Value (PoV) initiatives.
Adhere to Novartis Security Control framework and processes to increase quality and ensure IT compliance.
Team Manager - Can manage a team of 7-8 technical members.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: :
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
What you’ll bring to the role:
Proven knowledge and experience (10+ years) in architecting and implementing network security solutions (Firewalls, Proxies, SASE, Network Access control, ZTNA, Cloud Security, PAC services etc.)
Basic understanding on WAN/SDWAN, LAN/SDLAN and Wireless technologies. Experienced in collaboration in a matrix environment.
Experience with architecting and implementing security framework for Public Cloud based services and solutions (preferably on AWS, Azure).
Experience working in a global company and designing / deploying solutions at scale. Proficient English.
Solid understanding and experience in solution architecture and build process including automation.
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
You’ll receive:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car allowance; MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/
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Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
