Lead Consultant - HPC Network Engineer

Job Title: Lead Consultant - HPC Network Engineer

Career level: E

Introduction to role

Join our Research Data & Analytics Team within R&D IT, a global team of experienced data and AI engineers dedicated to transforming medicine discovery and development through data, analytics, and AI. Our mission is to partner with scientific teams to deliver capabilities, products, and platforms that accelerate the development of safe and effective medicines. The Scientific Computing Platform (SCP) is a key component of this mission, providing high-performance computing solutions essential for computational chemistry, imaging, multi-OMICs, structural biology, data science, and AI.

Accountabilities

• Own network implementation, operations, reliability, and processes, translating AZ's strategic vision into Network solution engineering.

• Demonstrate proficiency in one or more technology domains to solve complex and mission-critical problems.

• Perform regular audits to proactively identify and remediate network risks or issues.

• Evaluate business requirements and identify solutions for applying business, information, and technology elements to solve specific problems.

• Ensure network operational support at scale for Block, Object, and File both on-premises and in the public cloud.

• Troubleshoot priority incidents, engage in blameless postmortems, and ensure permanent closure of incidents.

• Identify gaps between applicable requirements and current procedures/controls; drive resolution of mitigating controls.

• Develop and implement solutions that strengthen business operating models, enhance user experience, and improve efficiency and controls.

• Prepare high-quality HLD and LLD design documents.

• Sequence activities, schedule tasks, and prepare project plans.

• Provide support for network repairs and changes while collaborating across teams and updating customers on status and ticket information.

• Contribute to the overall monitoring and operations of our on-premises and cloud network infrastructures including intra-DC, inter-DC, and Internet and proxy connectivity. Implement, manage and troubleshoot entire network stacks. Contribute to the automation of network infrastructure end-to-end including provisioning, management and monitoring.

• Daily chances to utilize your creativity in designing and implementing networks at scale, such as automated deployments.

Essential Skills/Experience

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

• Operating and maintaining large scale IP Networking Technologies and protocols such as: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VRF, VxLAN, EVPN, QoS, GRE, IPSEC, DNS, MACsec.

• TOGAF or equivalent and ITIL certifications are an added advantage.

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technological ideas to a non-technical audience.

• Ability to analyze and resolve networking 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 approach.

• In-depth technical hands-on experience in one or more of the following capabilities: Network Security, DC, Cloud Networking or Network Automation.

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

• Experience working in large enterprises is an added advantage.

• Agile Enterprise mentality.

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

• Excellent influencing, networking, and collaborative working skills.

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

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Working knowledge of InfiniBand and Mellanox adapters

• Familiarity with tools such as NetBox, Prometheus, Grafana, PerfSONAR, and LibreNMS for monitoring and managing a global network

• Passionate about innovating and investing in groundbreaking technologies.

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 cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you'll find countless opportunities to learn and grow while working on innovative projects that challenge the status quo.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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.