What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at Prestige Staffing Information Technology Job?
Are you a network expert ready to make a real impact in healthcare? We’re looking for a Network Architect to help design, build, and maintain a high-performance, secure, and modern network for a large hospital system serving patients across the Midwest. This is a fully remote role (CST hours) with occasional travel for key projects.
Why This Role is Exciting:
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Work on cutting-edge network technologies including Cisco ACI, DNA Center, and CAT9K.
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Support a critical healthcare environment where reliable network performance directly impacts patient care.
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Collaborate with IT teams across multiple sites and cloud platforms to implement scalable, high-availability network solutions.
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Lead initiatives to optimize network performance, security, and resiliency.
What You’ll Do:
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Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, data center, and hybrid cloud networks.
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Implement policy-driven, software-defined networking (SDN) solutions to streamline operations.
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance using modern monitoring and analytics tools.
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Develop network standards, documentation, and best practices to ensure consistency and reliability.
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Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams on network projects and upgrades.
What We’re Looking For:
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Strong experience in network architecture and design, preferably in enterprise or healthcare environments.
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Deep expertise in Cisco technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, and SDN.
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Hands-on experience with Cisco DNA Center, ACI fabrics, and SDN implementations.
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Hands-on experience with data center networks, cloud connectivity, and multi-site WANs.
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Knowledge of key network protocols and concepts (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, QoS, TCP/IP, MPLS, DNS/DHCP).
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Experience with network monitoring and management tools like SolarWinds, NetFlow, or Syslog.
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project collaboration skills.
Required Certifications / Experience:
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CCNP or equivalent certifications
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Background in large healthcare or hospital network environments
This role is perfect for a forward-thinking network professional who wants to combine technical leadership with the satisfaction of supporting life-saving healthcare operations.