GSK

Enterprise Network Architect

GSK$319K — $500K+*
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in enterprise networking technologies (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
  • Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network segmentation techniques
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their interconnectivity
  • Familiarity with automation and monitoring tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting)
  • Proven strategic thinking and long-term planning capabilities
  • Excellent documentation and presentation skills for architecture proposals

Responsibilities

  • Design and document secure, scalable network architectures for enterprise use
  • Evaluate requirements to recommend effective networking solutions
  • Lead implementation of network designs and guide engineering teams
  • Integrate emerging technologies like SD-WAN and zero trust networking
  • Establish network standards, policies, and best practices
  • Optimize performance, ensure fault tolerance, and manage disaster recovery
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity and cloud teams; manage vendor relationships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program available to employees
  • Annual bonus and eligibility for long-term incentive program based on role
  • Opportunity to work across multiple locations
  • Engaging in cutting-edge technology and cloud integrations
  • Professional development opportunities in a cloud-centric work environment
Full Job Description

As a Network Architect in a cloud-centric environment, you will design and optimize enterprise network architectures that seamlessly integrate cloud platforms, wide area network (WAN) technologies, critical network services, and modern security frameworks such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust. This role ensures secure, scalable, and high-performing connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enabling the business to deliver resilient digital services globally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and document scalable and secure network architectures for enterprise environments
  • Evaluate business and technical requirements to recommend networking solutions
  • Oversee implementation of network designs and provide technical leadership to engineering teams
  • Assess and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, zero trust, hybrid cloud networking)
  • Define network standards, policies, and best practices
  • Ensure performance optimization, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery readiness
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and systems architects
    Manage vendor relationships andparticipatein technology selection

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

  • Experiencein enterprise networking technologies (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
  • Understanding firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network segmentation
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and interconnectivity strategies
  • Familiarity with network automation, monitoring, and orchestration tools(Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting)
  • Strategic thinking and long-term planning Experience
  • Documentation and presentation skills for architectural proposal

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • 10+ years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure architecture
  • Prior experience leading large-scale infrastructure migrations or redesigns
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
  • Experience integrating cloud-native networking with on-premises systems
  • Bachelor27s degree in computer science, network engineering, or related field
  • Master27s degree in information systems or business administration is recommended for enterprise-level roles

#LI-GSK

Polish Salary Range / Polski przedzia42 wynagrodzenia: PLN 319,500 to PLN 532,500The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate27s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate27s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate27s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

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About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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