Platform Manager / Platform Architect - Global Routing

Within our Global Network Platform team, we are looking for an experienced Platform Manager / Platform Architect - Global Routing - SDWAN -ZTNA. This is a Network LAN/WAN/Security Engineer role responsible for daily management of our data network infrastructure deployed globally within the Takeda enterprise. Requires an understanding of internal and external customer needs and helping them select, configure, install, manage, and maintain technology platforms that enable these customers to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Ability to act independently and drive roadmap items and prioritization of work including efforts related to standards, blueprinting, and development of reference architectures.

• Primarily responsible for planning, designing and implementing network solutions for LAN, WAN, SDWAN, Backbone, Wireless, and Network Security technologies and integrating them into Takeda's overall network architecture and design.

• Broad Network Engineering and Architecture experience with significant awareness of large scale (150+ sites) LAN/WAN, SDWAN, WiFi, Load Balancer, Infoblox, Network Security, Advanced BGP, Overlays, Cloud Networking and SASE/Zero Trust architectures

• Breath of knowledge across the technical domains of architecture (applications, integration, data, compute, storage, networking & security etc..).

• Provides subject matter expertise, technical analysis, and consultation on the design and implementation of all network services and network technologies.

• This position is responsible for designing, testing, implementing and hands-on supporting the network infrastructure.

• This position provides consultation and direct technical support in life cycle planning, problem management, after hours on call incidents, and operational / project support as needed.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end application performance monitoring toolset such as LiveNX, Aternity, Thousand Eyes and SolarWinds. May be asked to enhance or modify monitoring dashboards to provide proactive monitoring and alerting capabilities for application delivery experience

• Is recognized within IT and Takeda as a Sr Engineer / SME for Design, Development, and Enablement specific to the global LAN/WAN/Security Network infrastructure, a role which cuts across business and technology domains.

• Helps define the technology platform designs, standards, guidelines, contributes to strategy and roadmap planning, and drives medium to large scale implementation projects.

• Fosters the adoption of applicable platform policies, standards, guidelines and reference / enablement materials by working closely with Network Operations, Solution Delivery, other platform teams and key stakeholders.

• Appropriate level of business acumen preferably in pharmaceutical industry, primarily in terms of R&D / Clinical Trials and Commercial considerations in the pharmaceutical industry

• Ability to bridge old design patterns with paradigm shifting architecture patterns in a way that covers all technical domains

Stakeholder Responsibilities

• Ability to apply situational awareness and the application of critical thinking to assess tradeoffs with a bias to action to meet the needs of our business owners, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Understand and respond in a timely manner to customer needs and goals, current platform capabilities, and future platform possibilities.

• Establish customer expectations and ensure that services delivered meet or exceed the evolving needs of the business, customers, and stakeholders

• Must be able to collaborate effectively with IT Business Partners and Global IT teams across all business and technical domains, spanning all global regions.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus CCNP/NSE-7/PCNSE Certification or equivalent experience.

• 5 + years of experience spanning multiple Network disciplines, including technical architecture, network management and operations.

• Experiencing multi-tier architecture design with an understanding of Cloud Network Architecture providers such as AWS, Azure or GCP.

• Experience in preparing and reviewing HLD/ LLD documentation for Network Designs

• In depth knowledge and practical experience in configuring and supporting network equipment, including routers, switches, SDWAN devices, SASE/ZTNA, Wireless, Cloud, Backbone and Campus circuits, and firewalls, with expertise in Cisco/Palo Alto/Fortinet and ZScaler technologies.

• Experience in managing medium to large transformation projects, including network infrastructure upgrades and migrations is must

• Decision making proficiency considering factors and trade-offs such as resiliency, scalability, performance, security, and cost effectiveness.

• Advanced experience in configuring and supporting network routing protocols, i.e. BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Application Aware Routing etc.

• Experience in design and configuration of distributed Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama troubleshooting.

• Should have networking experience managing complex, large scale Network infrastructures in accordance with ITSM standards and best practices.

• Experience in solutions architecture or engineering, with focus on designing and implementing robust and scalable network solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly regulated life sciences environment strongly preferred.

• CCIE Certified

• Agile, SDLC, and DevOps Tools & Metodologie (e.g., SAFe, CI/CD, Jira)

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC), modern architectural patterns, and site reliability engineering (SRE) concepts, with a commitment to automation and DevOps principles.

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with high quality deliverables.

• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and application processing environments in a globally distributed organization.

What Takeda Can Offer You 
At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people’s lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth. 

Salary 
As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is € 3850 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience. 

Benefits 
Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link.

• Cafeteria 

• Medical - High standard medical care 

• Bridge days 

• Summer Hours 

• Multisport Card 

Your application and any and all conversations that occur with the recruiter, HR, and the hiring manager as part of that application will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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