NVA General PracticeRemote
Lead Network Engineer
United States of America
Full Time
1 hour ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Enterprise network architectureRouting and switchingCisco CatalystSD-WAN technologiesVeloCloud SD-WANFirewall architecturePalo Alto FirewallPrisma AccessSASE conceptsWireless networkingCisco MerakiNetwork Access ControlCisco ISENetwork segmentationZero Trust principlesMulti-site network designNetwork automationNetwork observability toolsThousandEyesPacket analysisPerformance diagnosticsRoot cause analysisMDF/IDF designNetwork transformation initiativesHealthcare network environmentsNetwork vendor managementCarrier diversity strategyNetwork monitoringPrismaLeadershipZero TrustFirewall
About this role
NVA General Practice is a rapidly growing, multi-site healthcare organization, seeking a Lead Network Engineer to drive the design, standardization, and modernization of their enterprise network. This role combines technical authority with operational leadership, ensuring network stability and performance across over 150 hospital locations.
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)
- Deep expertise in: SD-WAN technologies (VeloCloud preferred)
- Deep expertise in: Firewall and security architecture (Palo Alto, Prisma Access preferred)
- Deep expertise in: Wireless networking (Cisco Meraki or equivalent)
- Strong experience with: Network Access Control (Cisco ISE preferred)
- Strong experience with: Segmentation and Zero Trust principles
- Strong experience with: 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