Lead Japan’s IT infrastructure organization, provide infrastructure, network and cloud services, shape global platforms, and manage strategy, operations, development and large-scale projects.
About this role
This is a full-time Senior Network Engineer position based at Eisai’s office in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. The role supports global and local network operations within the IT organization of a global pharmaceutical company originating in Japan.
The main responsibilities cover requirements definition, design, implementation, construction, maintenance and operation of large-scale global and local SD-WAN/LAN networks. The engineer also handles ongoing network changes, including the addition or modification of sites. Network technologies named in the posting include Cisco, FortiGate and Juniper.
Related security and cloud work includes implementing and integrating network security and servers, followed by maintenance and operation. The position uses SASE technologies such as Zscaler and cloud technologies such as AWS. Network security technologies named among the required skills include Palo Alto and Zscaler.
Applicants must have at least three years of experience designing, building, maintaining and operating large-scale SD-WAN/LAN infrastructure networks. Required skills include network and network-security technologies, as well as communication skills for negotiating and coordinating with stakeholders and vendors. Daily-conversation-level English that can be used to advance business is required, with TOEIC 800 given as a guideline.
Preferred qualifications include technical skills involving cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure and servers such as Windows and Linux. Cisco certifications including CCIE or CCNP, or equivalent network experience and skills, are welcomed. AWS certifications such as SAP or ANS, or equivalent cloud experience and skills, are also listed. Other preferred qualifications include PMP or equivalent project-management experience, ITIL Foundation or equivalent IT service-management experience, information-security qualifications or equivalent experience, and experience building or integrating infrastructure globally and managing projects.
The position belongs to the Global Digital Business Transformation Headquarters in IT. The Japan and EAGS region has approximately 90 members, with about 60 percent being mid-career hires, and consists of four units: Business Transformation, Platform Transformation, Information Security and User Engagement.
Expected overtime averages 20 hours per month and may reach 40 hours during busy periods. The work location is 4-6-10 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.
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