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Principle Engineer - Connectivity Service Management, Stevenage
Client: GSK
Location: Stevenage
Job Category: -
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: aa35d964eb60
Job Views: 6
Posted: 14.02.2025
Expiry Date: 31.03.2025
Job Description:
Job description
Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Feb 10 2025
The Principle 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, representing GSK to their party suppliers, 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.
* Daily engagement with third party providers to ensure optimal delivery of ITIL services.
* 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. Master’s degree preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and operations, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead role.
* Experience with direct management of third party suppliers in delivery of contractual services.
* Expert-level knowledge of ITIL services.
* Expert-level knowledge of network infrastructure, protocols, and technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and others.
* Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
* Proven experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
* Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends.
* 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: Sunday 23rd February 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.
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