Enterprise Network Architect

SHPE Houston; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Collegeville, PA is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize enterprise networks across on-premises, multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will define standards, lead implementation, and collaborate with security, cloud and systems teams to deliver scalable, secure connectivity.

You should have deep experience with LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, BGP/OSPF, and network automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python).

Qualifications

• Experience in 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.

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 and participate in technology selection

Skills

LAN/WAN

SD-WAN

MPLS

BGP

OSPF

Firewalls

VPNs

Hybrid cloud

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Python scripting

Network automation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree in information systems or MBA

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

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 and participate in technology selection

Basic Qualifications

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

• Experience in 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
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, network engineering, or related field
• Master's degree in information systems or business administration is recommended for enterprise-level roles

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Skills

Cloud Computing, Container Orchestration, Data Center Management, DevOps, Disaster Recovery (DR), Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Technology (IT) Risk Management, Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), Network Design, Serverless Platforms, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Storage Area Network (SAN), System Monitors, Technical Architecture, Technical Architecture Design, Virtualization, Zero Trust Architecture

Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 319,500 to PLN 532,500. The 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 candidate's 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 candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate's skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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