Network Architect

Salary: $72,000 - 112,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 8 years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience, including 3 or more years in a senior or lead role.
• Deep Cisco networking expertise across routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), switching (Nexus, Catalyst), wireless (Meraki, Catalyst 9800), and security (ASA, Firepower).
• Cisco ACI certification.
• Hands-on experience with at least two enterprise firewall platforms, such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate, or Check Point, or comparable platforms.
• SD-WAN experience with Cisco Viptela, Meraki SD-WAN, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, VMware VeloCloud, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with network discovery and CMDB tools such as Device42, Lansweeper, ServiceNow Discovery, or SolarWinds, or comparable platforms.
• Experience in a ServiceNow ITSM environment, including incident, change, problem, and CMDB workflows.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud connectivity, including Microsoft Entra federation, vendor-hosted application connectivity, and site-to-cloud transit.
• Understanding of network security fundamentals, including segmentation, NAC, 802.1X, VPN, and PKI.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites, including hospital campuses and ambulatory practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings to clients.
• Preferred: Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification in the Enterprise or Security track.
• Preferred: Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 6+, or comparable vendor security certifications.
• Preferred: Experience delivering network assessments in healthcare, financial services, or other regulated environments.
• Preferred: Familiarity with healthcare clinical infrastructure, including medical device (IoMT) segmentation, HL7/FHIR connectivity, and EMR/EHR network dependencies.
• Preferred: Experience with major EMR platforms and comparable EMR network connectivity patterns.
• Preferred: Understanding of HIPAA Security Rule technical safeguards and HITRUST control expectations at the network infrastructure level.
• Preferred: Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, or Terraform, or comparable technologies.
• Preferred: Experience in an MSP or NOC-driven service delivery model.

• Lead site-by-site discovery of LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center environments, including on-site hospital walkthroughs and remote assessments of other sites.
• Use discovery tools to create standardized configuration item inventories and network topology datasets.
• Assess topology, IP addressing, routing, switching, redundancy, and high availability by correlating tool findings with documentation and stakeholder input.
• Review perimeter and network security controls, including firewall rule hygiene, hybrid alert routing, and connectivity to vendor-hosted applications.
• Contribute to hardware lifecycle, software and firmware currency, and end-of-life/end-of-support risk reviews, especially switch and router version standardization.
• Develop standards and configuration templates for small-provider practices, network additions, switch additions, and change activities.
• Support the risk register and 30-, 60-, and 90-day remediation roadmap, prioritizing recommendations by clinical impact and operational feasibility.
• Contribute to Mid-Engagement Checkpoint and Final Assessment Package deliverables.
• Provide senior technical guidance and Tier 3 escalation support for complex network issues within the NOC Managed Services model.
• Execute network changes, including switch and network additions, firewall rule changes, and routine site refreshes.
• Advance the self-healing infrastructure model through automation, runbooks, and improved monitoring.
• Manage ongoing vulnerability reviews and code upgrade planning for switches, routers, and supporting network infrastructure.
• Coordinate change planning and clinical windows with Network Management and clinical stakeholders.
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly governance reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and NOC staff as the team grows.

• Ansible
• Cloud
• CMDB
• Cisco
• Firewall
• Firmware
• FortiGate
• Hardware
• HL7
• Support
• ITSM
• LAN
• Network
• Nexus
• Python
• Security
• ServiceNow
• Terraform
• VPN
• VMware
• Windows
• Architect

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We are hiring a Senior Network Engineer for a strategic network transformation initiative supporting a large regional integrated healthcare delivery environment. The role spans ambulatory practices, clinics, hospital campuses, data centers, and hybrid cloud connectivity, combining hands-on engineering, site assessments, security, managed services support, and modernization work. This is a hybrid position with on-site work at client facilities and remote flexibility; project travel of 25% is required. At HTC Global Services, we offer opportunities to collaborate with clients and high-performing teams, build skills in emerging technologies, and grow your career. Our benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, professional development, wellness programs, and other perks. We are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where diverse perspectives and skills are valued.

last updated 41 week of 2026