Cybersecurity Automation Specialist

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for safeguarding critical information assets by employing world-class talent, implementing robust security controls, providing outstanding leadership, and maintaining a culture of colleague empowerment that supports Pfizer's mission of delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives. GIS continuously works to detect threats faster, respond decisively, and make Pfizer harder to hack.

The GIS Automation Enablement (AE) team is responsible for providing colleagues with the resources and guidance needed to bring automation ideas to life. This is achieved through the development of robust frameworks, use of best-of-breed technical solutions, and the availability of high-quality support from a team of subject matter experts. This is a talented group of professionals with diverse backgrounds rooted in information technology, information security, and automation development. Team members are continuously engaged in dynamic & interesting projects that allow colleagues to apply their creativity, technical skills, and experience to deliver high-impact solutions to GIS teams.

The Cybersecurity Automation Specialist reports to the Manager of Automation Enablement within the Cybersecurity Response Solutions (CRS) organization. This is an entry-level role focused on cybersecurity automation development & engineering. Colleagues serving in this capacity will develop an understanding of GIS team missions and contributing to the development & support of automation solutions that facilitate the work performed by various groups. The incumbent will be expected to learn and apply standard operating procedures to deliver solutions that are both high-quality and reliable. Collaborating with team leaders and peers, this colleague will help define development goals, scope out projects, and create solutions that enhance team efficiency and effectiveness. This role offers the chance to take on project responsibilities, engage with a variety of interesting use cases, and utilize leading technical solutions to achieve shared objectives. It also provides the opportunity for cross-functional collaboration with colleagues around the globe.

This is an exciting position that is ideal for candidates who are motivated, creative, team-oriented, organized, and embrace a culture of life-long learning. The incumbent will have an opportunity to take their work to the next level, explore new technologies, build experience, grow their skillset, and regularly exercise critical thinking skills.

GIS leadership strives to maintain a positive, fun, welcoming, collaborative, flexible, and supportive culture of enablement that lifts people up and helps them realize their full potential. This is achieved by maintaining an ongoing focus on our company values - Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy. This is a great place to work where colleagues are provided with opportunities to grow, receive acknowledgement of their achievements, and are rewarded for hard work.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with various teams to gain a foundational understanding of their unique work systems, practices, challenges, goals, and automation requirements.

• Develop high-quality and reliable automation solutions that align with team needs.

• Build and maintain automation capabilities using available technologies, such as SOAR solutions, service integrations, Python scripts, PowerShell scripts, and Docker.

• Work alongside stakeholders to support all phases of assigned projects, including planning, design, development, testing, and implementation.

• Take initiative in the ongoing development, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance of assigned solutions.

• Manage team-specific automation solutions of basic to moderate complexity.

• Assist in the regular health monitoring of solutions supported by the team.

• Contribute to the development of analytics that support team operations using SIEM solution(s).

• Conduct peer code reviews, providing timely and constructive feedback when necessary.

• Assist with the management of incoming work requests from GIS stakeholders.

• Perform all work in a collaborative, accurate, and complete manner that considers the common needs of other GIS teams.

• Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills and contribute to the team's objectives.

• Engage with the GIS Automation Enablement Community of Practice in a communicative and supportive manner.

• Perform all work in alignment with the Agile operating model established by the organization and adopted by the team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or other related discipline; OR Associate's degree with four years of relevant experience; OR six years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent

• Fundamental proficiency in coding with languages such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or other prevalent languages

• Knowledge of common DevOps practices related to the use of code management services

• Capable of contributing to peer code reviews and providing colleagues with constructive feedback

• Foundational understanding of networking and general computing principles

• Basic experience with operating Linux systems through the command line interface

• Adaptable mindset capable of quickly learning and applying new knowledge to benefit the team

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and logic to troubleshoot & resolve technical issues

• Ability to apply a collaborative, creative, and detail-oriented approach to completing work assignments

• Ability to communicate in a concise & accurate manner in both written and verbal form

• Capable of working independently with reasonable guidance and as a contributing member of a team

• Ability to prioritize and execute assigned work tasks with moderate direction or oversight

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and growth

• Willingness and ability to proactively perform ongoing professional development through self-paced study of written & video-based training material, documentation review, and formal training courses

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with application development involving the use of REST APIs from workflow applications, SIEMs, and other enterprise solutions

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity operations related to teams like Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection Engineering, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Security Engineering, and / or other related disciplines

• Experience supporting & developing automation scripts, playbooks, integrations, and common platform components using SOAR solution(s)

• Experience working with application servers, relational databases, and / or message queues

• Experience working with large datasets and constructing queries (SPL, SQL, etc.) to produce easily consumed dashboards and reports

• Basic knowledge of managing automations within a Docker environment

• Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and a proactive problem-solving approach

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: August 28th, 2024

• Work Location Assignment:Flexible. Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $54,700.00 to $91,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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