Ops/SRE Principle Engineer
The Principal Engineer of Connectivity Service Management is a senior technical leader responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of GSK’s global network infrastructure. This role involves leading complex network projects, providing expert-level troubleshooting, and guiding the Network Operations team in best practices and advanced network solutions.
In this role you will
- Serve as the technical authority for network operations, providing guidance on complex network issues and solutions.
- Support and provide feedback in the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-performance, resilient network infrastructures.
- Mentor and develop network engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of GSK’s global network, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Conduct advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of network incidents and problems.
- Aid in the continual improvement of network management and monitoring tools to ensure proactive identification and resolution of issues.
- Maintain robust network security measures to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
- Ensure network operations comply with relevant security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration tests, addressing any identified risks.
- Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network performance, reliability, and security.
- Develop and enforce network policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Manage relationships with network service providers, hardware vendors, and other external partners.
- Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and stakeholders to understand and meet network requirements.
- Communicate network performance, issues, and initiatives to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Why you?
Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Significant experience in network engineering and operations, with a number of years in a senior or lead role.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure, protocols, and technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and others.
- Experience in network security principles and practices.
- Experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passionate about enhancing the customer experience.
- Experienced in initiating and delivering large-scale operational programs.
- Skilled in operating systems and database administration.
- Proficient in agile delivery methodologies.
- Experienced in the DevOps operational model.
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 8th October 2025 (COB)
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.
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