Architect – Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Oversee the architecture, planning, design, and engineering of networks including routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, data centers, and cloud connectivity.

• Develop, pilot, validate, and assist in the implementation of network solutions and innovative technologies.

• Assess new technologies and recommend their adoption, including comprehensive business cases and cost analyses.

• Formulate, communicate, execute, and uphold network design policies, standards, reference architectures, and procedures.

• Keep network design documentation current, including high-level and low-level diagrams.

• Engage in lifecycle and standardization planning for network hardware, software, and licensing.

• Collaborate with Network Services, Network Security, infrastructure, cybersecurity, application teams, remote IT personnel, user communities, and vendors.

• Lead virtual brainstorming and design review sessions.

• Present solutions, diagrams, and cost analyses to technical, executive, and financial stakeholders.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and document intricate network issues escalated by Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams.

• Participate in significant incident responses and root cause analyses, recommending preventive design modifications.

• Mentor and provide constructive feedback to junior team members.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, hospital policies, HIPAA, safety regulations, and professional norms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.

• At least ten (10) years of experience as a Network Engineer in a large-scale inter-network environment with a demonstrated history of complex network design.

• Proven experience in developing network design standards, spearheading technical design initiatives, and executing infrastructure projects on an enterprise scale.

• Preferred additional experience with SD-WAN solutions such as Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, Viptela, Fortinet, or Meraki.

• Proficient with configuring Aruba, Arista, Cisco IOS, Meraki, and Fortinet equipment.

• In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN design, wireless architectures (802.11), data center networking, Ethernet topologies, and network segmentation.

• Expertise in OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, static routes, and SD-WAN policy design.

• Familiarity with firewall platforms and network security integration.

• Understanding of MPLS, broadband, DIA, Azure, and Google Cloud connectivity.

• Experience with LogicMonitor, Aruba Central, Meraki Dashboard, and Prisma SASE/Strata Cloud Manager.

• Working knowledge of network automation, scripting, and contemporary productivity tools.

• Proficient in protocol analysis and problem-solving.

• Ability to manage projects utilizing best practices in project management.

• Established experience in coaching and mentoring less experienced Network Engineers.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• One or more intermediate to advanced industry-recognized certifications preferred, such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Aruba ACMP/ACMX, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, Arista ACE, Fortinet NSE, or CompTIA Network+.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time schedule: 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday.

• Remote-based position.

• Travel opportunities up to 25% for business needs.

• Professional growth through continual enhancement of network architecture and emerging technology knowledge.