Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Empath Health is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implementation, optimization, and support of the organization's enterprise network infrastructure. This role serves as a primary technical expert for network technologies and is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of all network services.

The Senior Network Engineer will take ownership of the network environment, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and lead initiatives that enhance performance, resiliency, and security. In addition to technical responsibilities, this role serves as an escalation point for complex issues and provides guidance and mentorship to other IT staff.

Location: Hybrid (driving distance to one of our service areas, West Palm Beach, Sarasota, or Tampa/St. Petersburg)

What you'll do:

• Experience leading technical projects and working with vendors is also important for success in this role.
• The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing and maintaining the organization's network architecture. This includes local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), wireless networks, and connections to cloud environments and external service providers. The engineer develops scalable and resilient network designs that support both current operations and future growth.
• Evaluating new technologies, recommending improvements, and implementing solutions that enhance network performance and reliability. The engineer is expected to maintain a long-term view of the network environment and ensure that infrastructure decisions align with organizational strategy.
• Network design responsibilities also include implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations. The engineer works to eliminate single points of failure and ensure that critical systems remain accessible during outages or maintenance events.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining firewall configurations that protect the organization's network while allowing necessary traffic to pass securely. This includes managing firewall policies, access control lists, and network address translation configurations.
• Manages core network services such as DNS and DHCP, which are critical for reliable network operations. This includes maintaining DNS zones and records, managing DHCP scopes, and ensuring reliable name resolution and IP address assignment.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Several years of network engineering experience in production environments, along with experience supporting multiple locations and critical business systems.
• The Senior Network Engineer must possess strong technical expertise across a broad range of networking technologies. A deep understanding of TCP/IP networking and enterprise infrastructure is essential.
• Experience with routing and switching technologies, firewall configurations, and core network services such as DNS and DHCP. The engineer must also have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose complex issues.
• A solid understanding of network security principles is required to ensure that network configurations align with organizational standards.

What You'll Find at Empath Health:

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

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