Associate Director, Enterprise Architect Network Security

Novartis; España; Presencial; EUR 57.900 - 107.500; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonus

Hybrid work options

Insurance plans

Descripción de la vacante

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director to lead enterprise security architecture for the network domain from its Barcelona base. The role focuses on developing standards, guiding architecture choices, and securing the organization’s network across platforms with a strong governance framework.

The incumbent will oversee cross-functional teams, collaborate with IT, and stay ahead of threats and technologies such as NGFW, SASE, and micro-segmentation. Hybrid work in Barcelona is offered.

Formación

• 15+ years of Network Security experience with 5+ years in architecture roles.
• Experience defining network security policies, standards and patterns.
• Strong knowledge of security products like SASE and NGFW, with multi-vendor exposure.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead projects and cross-functional teams in a global environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee network security architectural activities within business domains.
• Define network security standards and architectural directions.
• Develop logical designs and strategies to secure the network domain.
• Evaluate tools and technologies to enhance network security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security across the network.
• Lead governance for architecture methods, practices and standards.

Conocimientos

Network security

Architecture leadership

Security standards

Governance

Vendor management

Educación

University degree or equivalent

Herramientas

NGFW

NAC

WAF

SDN

SASE

ZTNA

DDOS protection

Micro-segmentation

Descripción del empleo

Salary Range: €57,900.00 - €107,500.00

Job Description Summary

Location: Barcelona, Spain, 3 days/week in office #LI-HYBRID

Internal job title: Assoc. Dir. DDIT ISC Enterprise Security Architecture - Network

The Associate Director, Enterprise Architect Network Security will contribute to the development of Network Security architectural standards, the direction and design of architecture for a business or technical domain, and the efforts to elaborate and communicate the architecture of the given domain and/or develop architectural solutions for projects and programs.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee Network security architectural activities for a specific business or technology domain, or architectural practice area, or manage the development of solution architectures for projects or programs within a business area.
• Define Network security standards and direction of architecture in the specific business or technical domain.
• Define and develop the logical architectural design and strategies necessary to secure the Organizations' network domain.
• Utilize architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of technical platforms in support of the holistic solution network security architecture design.
• Define, create and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework (e.g., architecture methods, practices and standards) for IT.
• Understand and advocate the principles of business and IT strategies, be prepared to sell the Architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results, and to lead the communication, marketing or educational activities needed to ensure Enterprise Architecture success and use.
• Assess the organization's network infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
• Evaluate and select security tools, technologies, and products to enhance network security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures into all aspects of the network infrastructure.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and best practices to ensure the network security infrastructure remains effective.
• Provide guidance and support to other Engineering teams in implementing security measures and resolving security-related issues.
• Regularly report on the status of network security measures to senior management and stakeholders.
• Expertise in various network security products (e.g., NGFW, NAC, WAF, SDN, SASE, ZTNA, DDOS, Micro‑segmentation, Network Data (LAN/WAN/WIRELESS)).

Essential Requirements:

• University working and thinking level, degree in business/technical area or comparable education/experience.
• 15+ years of working experience in Network Security domain; minimum 5 years in architecture capacity; 5+ years of Network Security project experience and leading teams.
• Demonstrated Network security architecture conceptual skills, solutions delivery, and decision making, incorporating sound security principles and emerging technologies to design and implement enterprise security solutions.
• Prior experience in Network security policy, standards, guidelines, and patterns definition.
• In‑depth understanding of the network security domain including strong knowledge of: Network security domain expertise; sound knowledge of Network security products (SASE, Micro‑Segmentation, NGFW, NAC, LAN security, WAN security, Defense‑in‑Depth).
• Risk identification mindset.
• Manage and lead strategic and technical initiatives to address network security vulnerabilities.
• Experience in reporting to and communicating with senior level management (with or without IT background) and without in‑depth risk management background on information risk topics; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Proven experience to initiate and manage projects that will affect other divisions, departments, and functions, as well as the corporate environment.
• Experience working in a multi‑vendor, global environment and leading technical teams.
• Self‑motivated, delivery focused with keen attention to detail and good decision‑making ability, functioning with or without supervision to deliver on time and at expected quality.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €57,900.00 to €107,500.00

The base salary offered is determined based on gender‑neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis it will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

• Business Architecture
• Business Value Creation
• Change Management
• Consulting
• Digital Capabilities
• Enterprise Architecture (EA)
• Influencing Skills
• IT Governance
• Solution Architecture
• Stakeholder Management