Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2023/2024
Undergraduate Cyber Security Solutions Operations Analyst
Global Information Security, Pfizer Digital
Global Cyber Engineering (GCE)
Department Overview
The Pfizer Digital Global Information Security (GIS) team delivers core capabilities for Pfizer - Intrusion Detection & Analysis, Threat Intelligence, and Forensics and more. GIS secures Pfizer's most important information assets through world-class controls and protections. GIS enables Pfizer's business results by making security an enabler and not a roadblock. GIS strives to broaden the cybersecurity ownership culture across the company through targeted awareness campaigns and empowering colleagues to be risk aware.
What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain a real comprehension of a Global Information Security organization, specifically in Global Cyber Engineering. During the placement you will be sitting side by side with the Global Cyber Engineering team and other Security based teams in the Sandwich, Kent Pfizer office.
The role as Cyber Security Solutions Operations Analyst will respond to network and endpoint security technology events globally in a follow the sun model for any related outages to build a deep comprehension of computer network attacks against Pfizer's global enterprise. Cyber Security Solution Analysts will be expected to support security events, develop key metrics in support of the security technologies, perform analytics across various datasets to improve operations and endpoint compliance, develop remediation plans, and support security issues that face the Pfizer environment.
You will have the opportunity to:
Leverage security data from internal sensors (IDS, Firewall, SIEM, Proxy, hosts) and external sources (Industry portals, threat intel feeds, etc) to provide Trust but Verify validation of our security postureLiaison for all GIS security related inquiries and support questions for EMEA & APAC region and provide support of all security solutions in a follow the sun regional model.Perform Security Analysis on Websites, Browser Extensions, Firewall Rules, and Endpoint Security Exceptions reviews, using our SIEM to create alerts and dashboards providing greater visibility of our threat landscapeGain experience using some of the world's best security products deployed across a very large and distributed corporate networkWork with Engineering teams who provide solutions to GIS to appreciate innovative ways to protect our environmentsReview security incidents and events to evaluate how to improve effectiveness to avoid future incidents. I.E. Endpoint agent not functioning as implemented or enable new policy feature.This is an opportunity to work in our EMEA CORE (Cybersecurity Operations & Response Environment) as part of a larger global team (based in similar CORE facilities in the US and Singapore).
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
Market competitive salary and benefitsThere may be opportunities to attend cyber related eventsParticipate in a variety of volunteering activities. Pfizer offer 5 volunteering days per annum.Attend various skills building sessions include Networking, Presentation Skills, Interview Training, CV writingPastoral assistance throughout the programme from programme manager
When can I start?
Placements will start 2nd September 2024 and will run for 12 months.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Type of person we are looking for, in relation to 'Skills', 'Knowledge' and 'Motivation':
Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap YearA genuine interest in pursuing a technical role in the cyber security fieldExcellent written and communication skillsThe motivation and resilience to make the most of this opportunity
Who can apply?
Applicants must be completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
This position will close for applications on the 14th January 2024
Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.
Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.
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Work Location Assignment: Flexible
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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