Role Summary

Pfizer’s Cloud Services team is responsible for designing, building, and operating the enterprise cloud infrastructure that powers our global digital ecosystem. This team enables scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud environments that support scientific innovation, manufacturing, and business operations across the organization.

We are seeking an experienced individual of Cloud Services to lead Pfizer’s cloud engineering and operations program. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this leader will drive enterprise-wide initiatives across cloud platform architecture, infrastructure automation, workload migration, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure-as-code, and multi-cloud operations, with a proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation programs in complex enterprise environments.

Role Responsibilities

Define and execute Pfizer’s cloud engineering and operations strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business priorities.
Design, deploy, and optimize multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS and Azure), enabling scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure to support Pfizer’s global operations.
Drive infrastructure automation initiatives to improve agility and reduce operational overhead.
Oversee cloud workload migration programs, ensuring seamless transition of applications and services from on-prem to cloud environments.
Establish and maintain operational excellence across cloud environments, including performance monitoring, capacity planning, and incident management.
Collaborate with application, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure cloud platforms meet the needs of diverse workloads and business functions.
Partner with enterprise architecture and security teams to ensure cloud designs are aligned with governance, compliance, and resiliency standards.
Develop and manage budgets for cloud services, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost optimization across platforms.
Build and mentor a high-performing cloud engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Stay current on emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices to inform Pfizer’s cloud strategy and roadmap.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, security operations, or related fields.
12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, or platform operations, with at least 8 years in leadership roles.
Proven expertise in designing and operating cloud platforms across AWS and Azure.
Strong background in infrastructure automation, cloud architecture, and workload migration.
Experience managing large-scale cloud operations in a global enterprise environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hybrid cloud environments and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps, and SRE practices

Physical/Mental Requirements

No special physical requirements. Applicants should be capable of working through a personal laptop computer or mobile device for extended periods.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

Periodic international and domestic travel required (less than 20%)

Last Date to Apply for Job: 11/24/2025

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $219,800.00 to $366,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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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