Lead Consultant - Network Reliability

Job Title: Lead Consultant - Network Reliability

Career Level: E

Introduction to role

Are you ready to influence the future of network technology at AstraZeneca? As a Lead Consultant in Network Reliability, you'll be at the forefront of delivering innovative products, processes, and standards. Your expertise will drive the implementation, operation, and optimization of network products, ensuring durable and resilient services for our customers. Collaborate with multi-functional technology teams, including Cyber Security, Cloud, and Workplace Enterprise Services, to accelerate change and enhance our network infrastructure. Are you prepared to lead the charge in transforming our network solutions?

Accountabilities

In this pivotal role, you'll ensure technology-based solutions are supported by robust architectures and operating models. Partner with diverse technology teams to deliver next-generation wireless networks and cloud solutions. Engage in a NetDevOps operating model to expedite change delivery. Own network implementation and reliability processes, bridging AstraZeneca's strategic vision with network solution engineering. Conduct regular audits to proactively address network risks. Influence portfolio investments aligned with strategic roadmaps. Collaborate with automation teams to design software that automates operational tasks. Troubleshoot incidents and drive permanent resolutions. Develop software for reliability and scale with minimal refactoring. Implement infrastructure changes successfully. Identify gaps in procedures and drive mitigating controls. Enhance business operating models for improved efficiency and client experience. Design high-quality CRD, HLD, and LLD documents. Plan and conduct rigorous wireless network tests. Implement wireless solutions in multi-tenant environments.

Essential Skills/Experience

• CCIE/CCNP or equivalent certification with Minimum 10+ years of relevant working experience, with the last 5 years in large-scale network architecture design implement and support network deployment, implementation, and operations.

• TOGAF or equivalent and ITIL certifications are added advantage.

• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to explain complex technological ideas and concepts in a way that is understandable to a non-technical audience.

• Ability to analyze and resolve project-related issues.

• Ability to work in a high paced environment, be flexible, follow tight deadlines, organize, and prioritize work.

• Significant experience working with vendors, professional services, and providers.

• Automation first attitude.

• Must have in-depth and technical hands-on experience in one or more of the following capabilities SD-WAN, Wireless, Network Security, DC, Cloud Networking or Network Automation.

• Deep technical knowledge in high availability design, implementation, optimization, and operations.

• Candidate with large enterprise working experience is an added advantage.

• Agile Enterprise mentality.

• Self-starter who continuously develops new skills and proactively leads own career and development.

• Excellent influencing, networking, and collaborative working skills.

• Ability to work well in and lead/collaborate across diverse matrixed global teams.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives 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 unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise. With investment backing us, there's no slowing down as we drive cross-company change to disrupt the industry. Here you can innovate, take ownership, and explore new solutions in a dynamic environment.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

27-Jun-2025

Closing Date

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.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.