Architect-Network Engineer

Lifepoint Health•Brentwood, TN

6d•Remote

About The Position

Lifepoint Health is hiring a remote Architect-Network Engineer, described in the job summary as a Network Security Architect. The position provides enterprise architecture, design, and technical direction for network infrastructure—including routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, data center, and cloud connectivity—in a large, distributed healthcare environment. The role translates business, clinical, and security needs into scalable, resilient, and supportable network solutions, and partners with Network Services and other IT teams to ensure solutions align with the IT infrastructure roadmap and can be supported operationally. The architect develops network design standards, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps; leads design and pilot efforts for new technologies; and provides technical leadership, mentoring, and escalation support. The role collaborates with Network Services, Network Security, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, application teams, and vendors. It also serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to IT leadership, presenting designs, diagrams, and cost analyses for technical, executive, and financial audiences. The position is remote-based, with business hours generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly; schedules may vary based on business necessity. Travel of up to 25% is required for business needs and may include overnight travel by land or air. Work may take place in office and hospital environments, which are described as well-lit, ventilated, and climate-controlled; hospital settings may involve hazards or unusual elements requiring appropriate safety precautions. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
At least 10 years of experience as a Network Engineer in a large-scale inter-network environment, including proven complex network design experience.
Demonstrated experience developing network design standards, leading technical design initiatives, and delivering infrastructure projects at enterprise scale.
Established expertise with enterprise network technologies, including configuration of Aruba, Arista, Cisco IOS, Meraki, and Fortinet equipment.
Expertise in LAN/WAN design, 802.11 wireless architectures, and data center networking, including Ethernet topologies and network segmentation.
Expertise with routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routes, and SD-WAN policy design.
Knowledge of firewall platforms and network security integration.
Knowledge of telecom services including MPLS, broadband, and DIA, as well as Azure and Google Cloud connectivity.
Experience with network management and observability platforms such as LogicMonitor, Aruba Central, Meraki Dashboard, and Prisma SASE/Strata Cloud Manager.
Working knowledge of network automation, scripting, and modern productivity tools.
Skill in protocol analysis and problem determination.
Ability to manage projects, ensure systematic execution, and follow project management best practices, processes, and standards.
Established ability to coach and mentor less experienced Network Engineers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences and executive leadership.
Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team and provide timely feedback to senior team members and management.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

One or more intermediate-to-advanced industry-recognized certifications, such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Aruba ACMP/ACMX, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, Arista ACE, Fortinet NSE, or CompTIA Network+. Current or previously held certifications are acceptable.
Additional experience with SD-WAN solutions such as Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, Viptela, Fortinet, or Meraki.

Responsibilities

Lead network architecture, planning, design, and engineering across routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, data center, and cloud connectivity.
Design, pilot, and validate network solutions and new technologies, and support implementation with Network Engineering, Network Services, and other IT teams.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption, including supporting business cases and cost analyses.
Develop, communicate, implement, and maintain network design policies, standards, reference architectures, and procedures in collaboration with management.
Maintain consistent design documentation and diagram standards, including high-level diagrams for IT leadership and low-level diagrams for engineering teams.
Participate in lifecycle and standardization planning for network hardware, software, and licensing.
Collaborate with Network Services, Network Security, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver secure, compliant network solutions.
Build and maintain relationships with users, remote IT staff, infrastructure teams, and vendors to understand business and clinical needs.
Lead virtual whiteboard and design review sessions describing current state and solution options for use cases.
Present solutions in formats appropriate to the audience, including cost analyses for financial teams.
Support staff in analyzing, resolving, and documenting network issues, and resolve complex issues escalated by Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams.
Participate in major incident response and root cause analysis, and recommend design changes to prevent recurrence.
Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to less experienced team members on Network Engineering procedures, policies, and standards.
Maintain and enhance knowledge of network architecture, emerging technologies, and company standards.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, hospital and department policies, procedures, and standards.
Protect confidential business and patient information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Complete assigned safety education, training, and mandatory requirements, and maintain applicable credentials in good standing.