Enterprise Network Engineer (REMOTE)

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with deep expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale network infrastructures. This role focuses on Cisco-based LAN/WAN solutions, including advanced data center architectures, SD-WAN deployments, and secure wireless networks. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in end-to-end network design, from core routing and switching to modern software-defined networking. You will be responsible for architecting resilient, scalable, and high-performance network environments that support critical business operations across distributed locations. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining Cisco LAN/WAN environments, leading SD-WAN strategy and implementation, optimizing data center networking (including spine-leaf architectures and segmentation), and delivering secure, high-density wireless solutions. You will also play a strategic role in capacity planning, network automation, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards. This position requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise and architectural vision, along with the ability to collaborate across teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive network innovation aligned with business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field with five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience across multiple platforms, with comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering in at least two (2) IT disciplines (i.e., as strategic planning, solution architecture, technology architecture, network management, security management, change management, application development, middleware design, information analysis, database management, project management and operations management).
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Proficient in technical documentation, DevOps and ITIL concepts.
Proficient knowledge of the cloud platform – architecting for the cloud.
Proficient knowledge of modern networking technologies including Software Defined Networking (SDN).
Proficient knowledge of security concepts with hands-on experience in implementing security controls and compliance requirements.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to document moderately complex and detailed technical design.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Adept at multi-tasking.
Ability to remain calm, helpful, and productive in all situations.

Nice To Haves

Cisco LAN/WAN/WLAN/Data Center networking technologies

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning, development, design, testing, migration and implementation of new products and upgrades of existing solutions.
Assisting in the development of technical architecture in areas of expertise and related design documentation.
Develops integration, migration and contingency plans.
Configures and manages desktop and server technologies and advanced server technologies for application deployment, server package management, application deliver, etc.
Installs and configures various operating systems and infrastructure components, such as networks, storage, data protection and operating systems in private and public cloud.
Maintains security configuration in supported solutions and makes sure they are up to date.
Deploys, manages, and operates scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems.
Implements and maintains systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing.
Implements and maintains continuous computing delivery systems and methodologies.
Implements and manages automated security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation.
Manages tools to automate operational processes.
Identifies and documents appropriate use of operational best practices, serves as an escalation point for service optimization.
Ensures corrective and preventive measures are taken as needed.
Initiates problem-solving procedures according to established instructions.
Determines when technical assistance is needed from vendor or other resources.
Escalates difficult and unresolved problems to the appropriate vendor(s) and internal management.
Responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, coordinating, evaluating and communicating complex projects under the guidelines of TIS methodology.
Researches and recommends appropriate infrastructure and configuration necessary to meet desired results.
Coordinates process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reliability, and quality of service.
Collaborates with colleagues and supervisors to resolve cross-departmental problems or issues.
Recommends changes the infrastructure to enhance systems and network performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.