Access Network Architect at GSK – Poznan | Jobyssey

As a Network Architect within a cloud-centric enterprise environment, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing access network architectures. This including LAN and Wi-Fi solutions, across campuses, data centers, and manufacturing facilities. The role requires the integration of access network technologies with cloud platforms, wide area network (WAN) services, and modern security frameworks such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust.

Acting as a technical authority, you will provide architectural leadership across internal initiatives, drive network transformation and migration programs, and ensure alignment with global networking standards. Success in this role requires balancing enterprise-wide standardization objectives with local site-specific requirements while leveraging deep multi-vendor networking expertise and strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and maintain global architecture for access layer networks
Evaluate business and technical requirements to recommend networking solutions
Oversee implementation of network designs and provide technical leadership to the engineering teams
Assess and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, zero trust, hybrid cloud networking, WiFi 8, campus fabric)
Define network standards, policies, and best practices
Ensure performance optimization, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery readiness
Collaborate with enterprise, cybersecurity, cloud, and systems architects
Manage vendor relationships and participate in technology selection

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

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

Deep hands-on expertise with Cisco/Juniper architecture (wireless and access-layer switching)
Understanding of the design and management differences between traditional controller-based and cloud-native, AI-driven architectures, and ability to define standards that accommodate both where dual-vendor environment exists
Familiarity with network security fundamentals as they apply to access layer design across both Cisco ISE and Juniper Mist Access Assurance ecosystems
Experience with hybrid cloud environments (Azure, GCP or AWS) and interconnectivity strategies
Strategic thinking and long-term planning Experience
Experience producing technical documentation for internal and external purposes 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 in 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

Benefits:

· Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies

· Company Car or Car Allowance

· Long-Term incentives

· Contract of employment

· Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefits

· Life insurance and pension plan

· Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible

· Sports cards (Multisport)

· Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure

· Personalized learning approach

· Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities)

· Supportive community and integration events

· Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday

· Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers

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Skills

Automation Technology, Cloud Based Services, Computer Programming, Configuration Management (CM), IP Address Management (IPAM), Load Balancers, Network Design, Operational Technology (OT), Packet Switching, Security Engineering, Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), System Monitors, Wireless System Design, Zero Trust ArchitecturePolish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 270,750 to PLN 451,250The 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.Roczny przedział wynagrodzenia zasadniczego brutto dla nowo zatrudnionych osób na tym stanowisku został wskazany powyżej dla każdej właściwej lokalizacji. Przedziały te uwzględniają szereg czynników, w tym umiejętności kandydata, doświadczenie, poziom wykształcenia oraz rynkowy poziom wynagrodzenia dla tego stanowiska W zależności od stanowiska i obowiązujących polityk wewnętrznych, rola ta może również uprawniać do otrzymania premii (jeśli ma zastosowanie i jest przyznawana na podstawie określonych, obiektywnych kryteriów) oraz/lub nagród za wyjątkowe wyniki (przyznawanych według uznania pracodawcy). Wszystkie świadczenia ustawowe będą zapewnione zgodnie z przepisami prawa polskiego. Mogą być także oferowane dodatkowe benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, dodatkowe płatne dni wolne, ubezpieczenie na życie, prywatny plan emerytalny oraz w pełni płatny urlop rodzicielski i urlop na opiekę nad członkiem rodziny. Bardziej szczegółowe informacje na temat całkowitego pakietu wynagrodzenia i świadczeń przypisanego do tego stanowiska zostaną przekazane podczas procesu rekrutacyjnego. Przedziały wynagrodzenia dla innych krajów mogą być również widoczne, ponieważ na niektórych rynkach obowiązują przepisy dotyczące jawności wynagrodzeń, które wymagają zamieszczania takich informacji w ogłoszeniach o pracę, a wskazane lokalizacje mogą stanowić potencjalne miejsce wykonywania tej roli. Jeśli przedział wynagrodzenia nie jest podany w ogłoszeniu dla konkretnej lokalizacji lub kraju, odpowiednie informacje o wynagrodzeniu zostaną omówione w trakcie procesu rekrutacyjnego. Prosimy pamiętać, że poziom wynagrodzenia różni się w zależności od kraju i jest ustalany na podstawie umiejętności, doświadczenia, poziomu wykształcenia oraz rynkowego poziomu wynagrodzenia dla danego stanowiska. Oferty są zazwyczaj przedstawiane w granicach wskazanego przedziału, z uwzględnieniem umiejętności, doświadczenia i kwalifikacji kandydata, przy czym górna granica jest zwykle zarezerwowana dla kandydatów o bardzo dużym doświadczeniu lub w innych wyjątkowych okolicznościach zgodnych z tymi kryteriami.

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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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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