Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026

Undergraduate Cyber Security Solutions Operations Analyst

Global Information Security, Pfizer Digital

Global Cyber Engineering (GCE)

Who can apply?

Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who have applied by completing the Pfizer Placement Application Form. Candidates who do not complete and attach the application form will NOT be considered. You can download 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. 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below!!

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 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 posture.
• Be a liaison 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 landscape.
• Gain experience using some of the world’s best security products deployed across a very large and distributed corporate network.
• Work with Engineering teams who provide solutions to GIS to comprehend innovative ways to protect our environments.
• Review 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 benefits
• There may be opportunities to attend cyber related events
• Participate 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 writing
• Pastoral assistance throughout the programme from programme manager

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st  September 2025 and will run for 12 months.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Type of person we are looking for, in relation to ‘Skills’, ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Motivation’:

• Studying for a degree with a year in industry placement year or taking a gap year

• A genuine interest in pursuing a technical role in the cyber security field
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The motivation and resilience to make the most of this opportunity

As a reminder…….

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 23rd February 2025

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: On Premise

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.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!