Service Network Analyst

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Feb 8 2023 This cloud network engineer provides technical and roadmap leadership in the network architecture design, planning, operation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of GSK’s network infrastructure in the area of Cloud (GCP & Azure), SDA, LB, Networking tools, and automation. This person will help grow our cloud capabilities by strategizing, defining, architecting, and leading modern cloud solutions. Also this position will contribute as a technical resource and guide to reporting staff in completing their tasks, coordinates work flow and provides skill training in the technical processes, techniques, and tools we use. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Defines technical direction and roadmap for Cloud migrations and managing the implementation and technical solutions Introduces industry relevant best practices & act as trusted advisor to executive team regarding enterprise value improvement opportunities Develop and coordinate cloud architecture across diverse areas including application development, identity and access management, network and data management, and security Design and Advise based on leading cloud practices and architectural approaches Architect cloud-native, hybrid, or multi-cloud solutions to meet the internal team’s requirements Guide operations team to set team goals, perform reviews, challenge team members, remove obstacles, determine technical direction, and lead initiatives Extensive project experience migrating from legacy systems and deploying complex cloud-based solutions Establishes metrics, key performance indicators and service level agreements for driving the performance of IT service delivery. Identify and deliver successful process improvement opportunities within the global network by defining problems, identifying gaps in performance, gathering data, deciding on solutions, implementing improvements, measuring results, and ensuring changes are sustained. Collaborate globally with other managers, directors, and key stakeholders to coordinate and align objectives and ensure technology meets the requirements of the enterprise Develop plans to improve network request and incident ticket resolution time including maintaining SLAs and OLAs, with reliability and operational cost-effectiveness Evaluate emerging technologies and create implementation strategies for inclusion in the wider network Develops, Guide, Implements, Oversee, and Maintains Networking Standards, Designs, Policies, Procedures, and Environment Documentation Why you? Basic qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years of overall network engineering experience with heavy emphasis on one or more Cloud Infrastructure providers (GCP/Azure) and Cisco networking equipment. 5+ years of networking experience - LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, TCP/IP Protocol suite, IP Addressing, Routing, LB, App gateway, DNS and VLAN. Preferred qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Master's Degree Strong leadership skills and proven ability to communicate and collaborate with different audiences representing various technical disciplines across multiple job levels to achieve results Extensive knowledge in Network Management, Security, MPLS traffic engineering design, configuration, and troubleshooting Ability to lead negotiations with vendors and network service providers Working knowledge of predominant Wireless LAN technologies Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment Expert understanding of routing and switching protocols Advanced knowledge of standard cloud and service provider network topologies Solid understanding of load balancing technologies *LI-GSK Why GSK? At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we’re making the biggest changes we’ve made to our business in over 20 years. We’re on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and genetics science; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands. With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent and technology to get ahead of disease together – all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. 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