Lead Network Engineer

NVA General Practice is a rapidly growing, multi-site healthcare organization seeking a Lead Network Engineer. This role is responsible for the design, standardization, and modernization of the enterprise network across 150+ hospital locations, ensuring operational performance and execution leadership in a complex environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise network architecture across all locations
• Drive standardization of network technologies, configurations, and deployment models
• Act as the design authority for all network-related initiatives, including construction and transformation projects
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Security teams to align with broader Zero Trust and SASE strategies
• Lead deployment and optimization of VeloCloud SD-WAN across all sites
• Lead implementation and operationalization of Cisco ISE, including posture, profiling, and segmentation (TrustSec)
• Drive enterprise adoption of Cisco Meraki wireless platforms and RF standards
• Enforce enterprise standards for switching, routing, and site architecture
• Plan and execute retirement of legacy platforms
• Lead network design and execution for new hospital construction, relocations, and expansions
• Define and maintain standards for site network architecture
• Partner internal and external vendors to ensure consistent, scalable deployments
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to enterprise standards
• Provide advanced technical leadership and escalation support for complex network issues
• Oversee network performance, reliability, and capacity across all sites
• Guide and mentor network engineers; establish best practices and operational standards
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation as a senior escalation point
• Act as technical lead for network vendors, including ISPs, SD-WAN providers, and implementation partners
• Support circuit strategy including carrier diversity, bandwidth tiering, and cost optimization
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and expectations
• Drive adoption of modern network observability tools (e.g., ThousandEyes, Logic Monitor, etc.)
• Establish visibility into end-to-end network performance, user experience, and service health
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and systemic issues
• Maintain high-quality architecture diagrams, standards, and operational documentation
• Contribute to Architecture Review Board (ARB) processes and governance frameworks
• Ensure all designs and deployments align with enterprise standards and compliance requirements

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, including architecture and design
• 5+ years in a senior or lead role within a multi-site environment (100+ locations preferred)
• Proven experience leading large-scale network transformation initiatives
• Deep expertise in routing & switching (enterprise LAN/WAN)
• SD-WAN technologies (VeloCloud preferred)
• Firewall and security architecture (Palo Alto, Prisma Access preferred)
• Wireless networking (Cisco Meraki or equivalent)
• Strong experience with Network Access Control (Cisco ISE preferred)
• Segmentation and Zero Trust principles
• Multi-site network design and deployment
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or 15+ years of equivalent proven working experience in the field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, including architecture, design, and implementation
• Minimum 5 years in a senior or lead role supporting a multi-site environment (100+ locations preferred)
• Proven experience leading large-scale network transformation initiatives across distributed environments
• Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise WAN/LAN environments at scale (multisite, healthcare or similar preferred)
• Individual must live in North America
• Individual must have a personal work location that allows for uninterrupted audio and video calls
• Individual's personal work location must have consistent and reliable Internet connectivity
• Relevant IT industry certifications preferred (CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent network/security certifications)
• Healthcare or similarly distributed industry experience preferred