Principal Network Engineer
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Applies expert networking knowledge and experience to research, recommend, design, architect, and implement complex multi-vendor network solutions for the organization. Responsible for analyzing business and technical requirements, identifying broad network design issues, and providing solutions that meet the organization’s needs. Leads the technical design and implementation of the organization's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security, to ensure the highest level of performance, reliability, and security. Develops and implements network policies, procedures, and standards that align with industry best practices. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to other network engineers. Collaborates with other IT teams, business units, and stakeholders to understand their network requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs. Develops and maintains network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures. Keeps abreast of emerging network technologies, trends, and best practices and provides proactive recommendations about future state goals and technologies. Works with vendors and services providers to evaluate and implement new network technologies, tools, and services. Develops disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the networking infrastructure. Leads numerous concurrent network projects that improve upon the performance, reliability, and scalability of the network. Works closely with infrastructure and security architects, network engineers, business analysts, leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of projects and proactive maintenance of the network. Must possess advanced technical knowledge and experience along with excellent communication, collaboration skills, and presentation skills across technology disciplines. Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively as part of multi-disciplined teams. Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Must be able to prioritize and lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders
- Excellent documentation skills for development of diagram, requirements, process mapping and overall design solutions
- Strong team player with curious and flexible nature.
- Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSI model) and network security concepts
- Expertise in network switch, routing, and security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc.)
- Experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field required.
- Eight years experience in network engineering with at least two years in a senior or principal level role.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with network routing, witching, LAN/WAN, wireless, network design and architecture, network protocols, and network security.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor network engineers.
- Must possess advanced technical knowledge and experience along with excellent communication, collaboration skills, and presentation skills across technology disciplines.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively as part of multi-disciplined teams.
- Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Must be able to prioritize and lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced networking certifications desired.
Responsibilities
- Research, recommend, design, architect, and implement complex multi-vendor network solutions
- Analyze business and technical requirements and identify broad network design issues
- Lead the technical design and implementation of the organization's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security
- Develop and implement network policies, procedures, and standards that align with industry best practices
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other network engineers
- Collaborate with other IT teams, business units, and stakeholders to understand their network requirements
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures
- Keep abreast of emerging network technologies, trends, and best practices
- Work with vendors and services providers to evaluate and implement new network technologies, tools, and services
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the networking infrastructure
- Lead numerous concurrent network projects that improve upon the performance, reliability, and scalability of the network
- Work closely with infrastructure and security architects, network engineers, business analysts, leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of projects and proactive maintenance of the network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
