Cloud Data Solutions Analyst 4

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures in a hybrid environment. This role demands deep technical proficiency, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams - including project managers, clinical stakeholders, and IT leadership—to ensure robust, secure, and scalable network services across the medical center.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage Network Address Translation (NAT) configurations to support secure, scalable, and efficient traffic routing across enterprise systems.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine firewall policies to align with evolving security frameworks, compliance mandates, and operational best practices.
• Lead the administration and performance tuning of VMware NSX or equivalent virtual networking platforms, ensuring optimal segmentation, automation, and policy enforcement.
• Oversee the configuration and lifecycle management of load-balancer environment, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization for mission-critical applications.
• Serve as a technical liaison and strategic advisor to cross-functional teams, translating business and clinical requirements into scalable network solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including change logs, topology diagrams, and compliance records to support auditing, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects.
• Expert-level knowledge of network protocols, firewall architectures, VLAN design, and load balancing technologies.
• Hands-on experience with VMware NSX, SDN, or similar virtualized networking platforms.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting firewalls, firewall policy, load balancing solutions, and load balancer configuration.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT environments, including regulatory and compliance considerations (e.g., HIPAA), is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  
  

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!
  
  

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