Manager, Cloud Security Engineer Lead
- Ireland - Dublin - Ringsend
ROLE SUMMARY
At the heart of Pfizer’s Digital hosting and application development strategy sits the Cloud and Network Security Services (CNSS) organization. Enabling all manner of digital infrastructure and cloud development capabilities, these services and products permeate across Pfizer influencing business outcomes and providing value to our business, shareholders, and patients every day. Pfizer is currently on a journey to deepen and extend our use of Cloud Security in AWS, Azure, and GCP. The Cloud Security Engineer Lead role will collaborate with a team of security cloud engineers, developers, and product specialists with the goal of building security capabilities for all of Pfizer to consume.
The Cloud Security Engineer Lead role provides entry level technical and design experience and will be key in safeguarding Pfizer Systems and Data. The role will have ownership in setting up a secure, compliant, productive, and innovative cloud hosting environment. The role will bring entry level experience in designing robust security protocols, security guard rails and responding to security incidents. This role will work directly with Pfizer Cloud Engineering, Global Information Security and Pfizer Digital consumers in delivering Industrial best practices for Cloud Security. The role will directly affect how infrastructure is designed, qualified, built, and made available to Pfizer customers.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience working within a multi-cloud environment, developing security guardrails and infrastructure controls.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Clarify product vision and roadmap for Cloud Security Products, focusing on customer documentation for security visibility.
Lead and manage engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native security solutions for enhancements and new services to protect Pfizer Cloud Infrastructure.
Develop and implement cloud security platforms (e.g., Wiz), integrate security tools into DevOps, and create security-focused IaC patterns.
Collaborate with Digital CoE and Global Information Security teams for a unified security approach.
Oversee development, deployment, and configuration of cloud security controls and maintain security posture for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Contribute to the security roadmap and communicate cybersecurity vision to senior management and technical departments.
Drive technology adoption to enhance cloud infrastructure and application development processes.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and expertise in securing cloud infrastructure and Security as Code best practices.
Develop KPIs and reports for managing cloud projects, security initiatives, risks, and remediations.
Demonstrated experience in agile environments with a collaborative, adaptable, and proactive problem-solving mindset.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar discipline
5+ years of experience developing and/or maintaining cloud security controls.
Proven hands-on technical leadership, with experience managing technical teams.
Strong knowledge of public and private cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Rego, GO, or Terraform
Demonstrated the ability to changes in how security remediations is delivered.
Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
NICE TO HAVE:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Cloud Engineer.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud infrastructure and application development.
Understanding of regulatory compliance and security standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Prior experience in leading or mentoring a team of software engineers.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
The closing deadline for applications is May 2nd 2025.
Make a difference today! All suitable candidates should apply through the link with CV provided. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
In order to be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in the EU.
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Additional Information
In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Please note there is no relocation support available for this position
How to apply
Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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.
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.
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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Pfizer Digital
Pfizer Digital takes immense pride in being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing cutting-edge smart technology that profoundly impacts the lives of our patients.
With the transformative potential of digital solutions, we revolutionize how we discover, develop, and deliver medicines, enabling us to achieve breakthroughs faster and more efficiently.
By streamlining and automating transactional processes, we create valuable time and resources, empowering our talented team to focus on meaningful work that truly makes a difference in healthcare and beyond.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
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