Oversee Network security architectural activities for a specific business or technology domain, or architectural practice area, or manage the development of solution architectures for projects or programs within a business area.Define Network security standards and direction of architecture in the specific business or technical domain.Define and develop the logical architectural design and strategies necessary to secure the Organizations' network domain.Utilize architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of technical platforms in support of the holistic solution network security architecture design.Define, create and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework (e.g., architecture methods, practices and standards) for IT.Understand and advocate the principles of business and IT strategies, be prepared to sell the Architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results, and to lead the communication, marketing or educational activities needed to ensure Enterprise Architecture success and use.Assess the organization's network infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses.Evaluate and select security tools, technologies, and products to enhance network security.Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures into all aspects of the network infrastructure.Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and best practices to ensure the network security infrastructure remains effective.Provide guidance and support to other Engineering teams in implementing security measures and resolving security-related issues.Regularly report on the status of network security measures to senior management and stakeholders.Expertise in various network security products (e.g., NGFW, NAC, WAF, SDN, SASE, ZTNA, DDOS, Micro-segmentation, Network Data (LAN/WAN/WIRELESS).University working and thinking level, degree in business/technical area or comparable education/experience.15+ years of working experience in Network Security domain; minimum 5 years in architecture capacity; 5+ years of Network Security project experience and leading teams.Demonstrated Network security architecture conceptual skills, solutions delivery, and decision making, incorporating sound security principles, and emerging technologies to design and implement enterprise security solutions.Prior experience in Network security policy, standards, guidelines, and patterns definition.In-depth understanding of the Network security domain including strong knowledge of: Network security domain expertise; Sound knowledge of Network security products (SASE, Micro-Segmentation, NGFW, NAC, LAN Security, WAN Security, Defense-in-Depth).Manage and lead strategic and technical initiatives to address network security vulnerabilities.Experience in reporting to and communicating with senior-level management (with and without IT background), with and without in-depth risk management background on information risk topics, and excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills.Proven experience to initiate and manage projects that will affect other divisions, departments, and functions, as well as the corporate environment.Experience working in a multi-vendor, global environment and leading technical teams.Self-motivated, delivery-focused with keen attention to detail and good decision-making ability to function with/without supervision to deliver in time and at expected quality.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!
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