Director - Edge & Data Management

Introduction to the Role:

Join a team with the support and investment needed to succeed! As a Director within the I&O Edge and Data Management team, you will oversee IT, OT, and SRE teams, developing and automating highly scalable infrastructure using modern technologies. You will also be responsible for implementing performance and operational monitoring to ensure scalability and enable rapid diagnosis and resolution of service disruptions or degradations. 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:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the reliability of our systems and services.
• Lead the implementation of architecture, SRE, and operational best practices by incorporating automation, monitoring, and proactive incident management into our operations.
• Design scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions, including data centers, cloud environments, networks, and storage/backup systems.
• Drive efficiency through automation by optimizing deployment processes and enhancing the scalability of our infrastructure.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years in team management.
• Experience with enterprise technologies such as Linux, and Windows operating systems, and database and data management products.
• Extensive knowledge of infrastructure technologies, including data centres, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, and storage.
• Proficiency with continuous integration and deployment processes and tools like Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of networking and cloud concepts and protocols.
• Good understanding of IT and OT concepts.
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible and 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, as well as 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 prioritize tasks simultaneously.
• Effective resource management skills.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

When we bring unexpected teams together, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. Working in person 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, we lead transformation by fusing our digital and data capabilities with strong business backing. Our work positively impacts patients worldwide as we accelerate core functions to work better and faster. We use leading technologies and explore data to make informed decisions. Our ever-changing environment encourages innovation and bold new approaches. Empowerment and collaboration are key as we continuously expand knowledge and develop through a two-way feedback loop. We are driven by a desire to learn and solve problems, contributing to ourselves, the business, and our patients. Join us to shape the future of digital healthcare.

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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.