Sr. Platform Owner

By clicking the Apply button I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda s and I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge The Future Begins Here At Takeda we are leading digital evolution and global transformation By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities we are meeting the need of patients our people and the planet Bengaluru the city which is India s epicenter of Innovation has been selected to be home to Takeda s recently launched Innovation Capability Center We invite you to join our digital transformation journey In this role you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement At Takeda s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates Here you will feel welcomed respected and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team The Opportunity Within our Global Network Platform team we are looking for an experienced Sr Network LAN WAN Security Engineer role 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 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Takeda is committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender ethnic origin religion sexual orientation age or disability If you are interested in this opportunity we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool Key Responsibilities Decision Making and Autonomy Demonstrated capacity and authority to make organizational decisions autonomy in decision making complexity of decisions impact of decisions problem solving High levels of autonomy in making technical decisions and in problem solving related to the platform while retaining accountability for decisions to be reviewed by architecture governance Ability to act independently and drive roadmap items and prioritization of work including efforts related to standards blueprinting and development of reference architectures Platform Responsibilities Requirements 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 Network Security Advanced BGP Overlays Cloud Networking and SaSE Zero Trust architectures Breath of knowledge across the technical domains of architecture applications integration information 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 Netprofiler LiveNX Aternity ThousandEyes 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 and other platform teams and key stakeholders Appropriate level of business acumen preferably in pharmaceutical industry primarily in terms of R D Clinical Trials and Commerical 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 crtitical 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 timeley manner to customer needs and goals current platform capabilities and future platform possibilities Set customer expectations and ensure services delivered meet or exceed current and future business customer and stakeholder expectations Must be able to work with IT Business Partners and Global IT teams across all business and technical domains and in all world regions Key Skills Required Bachelors degree plus CCNP Certification or equivalent experience 5 years of experience spanning multiple Network disciplines including technical architecture network management and operations Experience on multitier 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 Indepth 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 and Palo Alto and ZScaler network technologies Experience in managing medium to large transformation projects including network infrastructure upgrades and migrations is must Responsible for designing implementing and maintaining LAN WAN SDWAN SaSE wireless Firewalls Campus and backbone connectivity solutions using Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto and other technologies 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 Agile SDLC and DevOps Tools Methodologies 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 Takeda is certified as a Top Employer not only in India but also globally No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people At Takeda you take the lead on building and shaping your own career Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth BENEFITS It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career Amongst our benefits are Competitive Salary Performance Annual Bonus Flexible work environment including hybrid working Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self spouse and children Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs Employee Assistance Program Broad Variety of learning platforms Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs Reimbursements - Home Internet Mobile Phone Employee Referral Program Leaves - Paternity Leave 4 Weeks Maternity Leave up to 26 weeks Bereavement Leave 5 calendar days ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA Takeda is leading a digital revolution We re not just transforming our company we re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day As an organization we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization Li-Hybrid Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time