Senior Network Engineer

Baptist Health

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer designs, implements, and optimizes complex network solutions across the enterprise. The role leads major infrastructure initiatives, serves as the highest operational escalation point, and ensures the network supports the clinical mission with maximum availability, security, and scalability. The engineer partners with clinical, biomedical, security, and system teams to translate care delivery requirements into network solutions. Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned.

This is a hybrid role based in Montgomery, Alabama. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance to attend the office as needed. The primary location is Baptist Health Resource Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Experience with Cisco routing, switching, wireless, data center, and SD-Access technologies.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, multicast, QoS, high-availability design, and network segmentation.
• Experience implementing and maintaining next-generation firewalls.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or Catalyst Center APIs.
• Cisco Certified Specialist certification in Enterprise Core, Enterprise Wireless Design/Implementation, or Security.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
• Expert understanding of network infrastructure and complex network management.
• Mastery of network design and deployment strategies that support robust enterprise systems.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strong strategic thinking.
• Advanced knowledge of network security protocols and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple project activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing technologies and business needs.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Montgomery, Alabama, to attend the office as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital or integrated health system.
• Experience with network infrastructure for EHR implementations or conversions, new hospital construction, or health system mergers.
• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Data Center or Security certification.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure or Enterprise Wireless certification.
• Cisco Certified DevNet Professional, Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP), Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist, AWS Advanced Networking, or Microsoft Azure Network Engineer certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize complex enterprise network solutions.
• Lead major infrastructure initiatives.
• Serve as the highest operational escalation point.
• Ensure network availability, security, and scalability in support of the clinical mission.
• Partner with clinical, biomedical, security, and system teams to translate care delivery requirements into network solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED