Associate Director - ETS Infrastructure & Operations

Job Title: Associate Director - ETS Infrastructure & Operations

Career Level - F

Introduction to role:

Join a team with the backing and investment to win! As an Associate Director under I&O Edge and Data Management team, you will be responsible for managing IT, OT & SRE teams and developing/automating highly scalable infrastructure using modern infrastructures. You will also be responsible for implementing performance and operational monitoring to ensure scalability and allow rapid diagnosis and resolution of degradation or disruption to services. This role involves strategic planning, coordination, and execution to ensure efficient operations, cost-effectiveness, and quality delivery throughout the infrastructure life cycle of products or services.

Accountabilities:

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the reliability of our systems and services. Lead the implementation of Architecture / SRE /Operational best practices, incorporating automation, monitoring, and proactive incident management into our operations. You will also design scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions, including data centers, cloud environments, networks, and storage/backup systems. Drive efficiency through automation, optimizing deployment processes, and enhancing the scalability of our infrastructure.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years’ experience, 5+ years in team management

  
  

• Experience with Enterprise technologies like Linux, Windows operating systems, Database and Data management products.

  
  

• Extensive knowledge of infrastructure technologies, including data centers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, and storage

  
  

• Proficiency with continuous integration and deployment processes and tools like Jenkins

  
  

• Strong understanding of networking / cloud concepts and protocols.

  
  

• Good understanding of IT / OT concepts

  
  

• Experience with automation and configuration management tools, Ansible, Terraform.

  
  

• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code design, implementation, and operation.

  
  

• Strong understanding of security practices, compliance requirements, and risk management.

  
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  
  

• Strong experience in service delivery with a focus on customer experience.

  
  

• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, budgeting and finance concepts.

  
  

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

  
  

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritise simultaneously.

  
  

• Effective resource management skills

  
  

• Ability to analyse and troubleshoot complex systems.

  
  

• Excellent documentation skills.

  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  
  

Not Applicable

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 has a direct impact on patients. We're transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. We're at a crucial stage in our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. We're driving cross-company change to redefine the entire industry. We're a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We dare to lead, applying our problem-solving mindset to identify and tackle opportunities across the whole enterprise. Our spirit of experimentation is lived every day through our events like hackathons. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering elite technology and data solutions. Our work unlocks the potential of science. We optimise and revolutionise AstraZeneca by improving efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity. From automation to data simplification. We're part of a global company that's investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to develop life-changing medicines!

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.