Network Architect

Are you a network expert ready to make a real impact in healthcare? We’re looking for a Network Architect to help design, build, and maintain a high-performance, secure, and modern network for a large hospital system serving patients across the Midwest. This is a fully remote role (CST hours) with occasional travel for key projects.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Work on cutting-edge network technologies including Cisco ACI, DNA Center, and CAT9K.

• Support a critical healthcare environment where reliable network performance directly impacts patient care.

• Collaborate with IT teams across multiple sites and cloud platforms to implement scalable, high-availability network solutions.

• Lead initiatives to optimize network performance, security, and resiliency.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, data center, and hybrid cloud networks.

• Implement policy-driven, software-defined networking (SDN) solutions to streamline operations.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance using modern monitoring and analytics tools.

• Develop network standards, documentation, and best practices to ensure consistency and reliability.

• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams on network projects and upgrades.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in network architecture and design, preferably in enterprise or healthcare environments.

• Deep expertise in Cisco technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, and SDN.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco DNA Center, ACI fabrics, and SDN implementations.

• Hands-on experience with data center networks, cloud connectivity, and multi-site WANs.

• Knowledge of key network protocols and concepts (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, QoS, TCP/IP, MPLS, DNS/DHCP).

• Experience with network monitoring and management tools like SolarWinds, NetFlow, or Syslog.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project collaboration skills.

Required Certifications / Experience:

• CCNP or equivalent certifications

• Background in large healthcare or hospital network environments

This role is perfect for a forward-thinking network professional who wants to combine technical leadership with the satisfaction of supporting life-saving healthcare operations.