Enterprise Network Principal Engineer

Site Name:

USA

• Pennsylvania
• Upper Providence, USA
• North Carolina

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Durham Posted Date:

Apr 6 2026 The Principal Network Engineer will be a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise network solutions that enable cloud-first strategies , with a strong emphasis on Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies , critical network services , and traffic management . This role ensures secure, scalable, and high-performing connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, supporting mission-critical applications and services globally. Key Responsibilities Cloud-Integrated Network Design Architect and deploy WAN solutions optimized for hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Implement SD-WAN technologies to enhance cloud connectivity, performance, and cost efficiency. Design secure interconnects between on-premises data centers and cloud platforms. Critical Network Services Manage and optimize DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and load balancing across on-prem and cloud environments. Ensure high availability and redundancy for critical services supporting cloud workloads. Traffic Management & Optimization Implement QoS and traffic engineering policies to prioritize cloud-based applications. Monitor and analyze network performance across global and cloud networks, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing throughput. Security & Compliance Integrate Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) frameworks to unify networking and security services. Apply Zero Trust principles to network design, ensuring identity-based access and continuous verification. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for cloud networking. Leadership & Mentorship Serve as a subject matter expert for network and cloud engineering teams. Provide guidance on emerging technologies such as SASE, Zero Trust, and network automation. Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field . 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with 5+ years in a senior or principal role. Expertience in WAN technologies (SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN) and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF). Knowledge of critical network services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and traffic management techniques. Experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, GCP networking). Experience with SASE solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella) and Zero Trust architectures . Experience with automation and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting).

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate) strongly preferred. Strategic thinking with a cloud-first and security-first mindset. Advanced technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities. #LI-GSK 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

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