Job Description

Job Title: Senior Network Reliability Engineer
GCL: D2
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to influence the future of network technology and drive innovation at AstraZeneca
As a Senior Network Reliability Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing, operating, and optimizing our network products. Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including Cyber Security and Cloud Services, to deliver resilient network services. Join us in a Scaled Agile environment where your expertise will ensure durable solutions for our customers.
Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with partners to ensure technology solutions are supported by the right architectures and operating models.
• Lead projects in Network Services, focusing on operations, optimization, automation, and security.
• Advocate for Next Gen Wireless Network, LAN/WAN, Cloud, Security, and collaboration technology solutions.
• Understand evolving work trends to support network infrastructure needs.
• Participate in NetDevOps to accelerate change delivery.
• Drive service improvement activities to meet target dates.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Own network implementation, operations, reliability, and processes.
• Proficiency in one or more technology domains; solve complex problems across the firm.
• Perform regular audits to identify and remediate network risks.
• Evaluate business requirements and identify technology solutions.
• Influence portfolio investments for key technology solutions.
• Ensure network operational support at scale for Block, Object, and File on-prem and in the cloud.
• Work with automation team to design, code, test, and deliver software for operational work.
• Solve priority incidents and facilitate blameless postmortems.
• Develop software for reliability and scale with minimal refactoring.
• Complete infrastructure weekend changes successfully.
• Identify gaps between requirements and procedures; drive resolution of controls.
• Develop solutions to strengthen business models and improve efficiency.
• Design enhancements to processes and applications; engage in process re-engineering.
• Expertise in preparing high-quality CRD, HLD, and LLD design documents.
• Experience in sequencing activities and preparing project plans.
• Conduct wireless network tests and generate detailed reports on performance and security.
• Design and implement wireless solutions in multi-tenant environments.
• Knowledge of public cloud connectivity options.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• CCIE/CCNP or equivalent certification with 10+ years of experience in large-scale network architecture.
• TOGAF or ITIL certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex ideas to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to analyze and resolve project-related issues.
• Experience working in high-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Significant experience with vendors and professional services.
• Automation-first attitude.
• Hands-on experience in SD-WAN, Wireless, Network Security, DC, Cloud Networking, or Network Automation.
• Strong knowledge in high availability design and operations.
• Experience in large enterprise environments is beneficial.
• Agile Enterprise mentality.
• Self-starter who leads career development proactively.
• Excellent influencing and collaborative skills across 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, your work has a direct impact on patients' lives. We empower our business with ground breaking science and digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise. With investment behind us, there's no slowing down. Dive deep into exploring new technologies and contribute to something far bigger. Here, you can combine technology skills with a scientific attitude while broadening your understanding of our work.
Ready to make a meaningful impact
Apply now to join our team!
Date Posted 01-Aug-2025
Closing Date 30-Aug-2025
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.