Enterprise Network Architect​

Overview:
Purpose Statement: 

This position will focus on network architecture, strategy and direction. The position will work with key stakeholders and teams across the Acadia enterprise to guide and assist in the delivery of network architectures and technologies, while maintaining the necessary standards and structures in support of operational excellence.  This position will translate business and functional requirements into technical requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of solutions in response to the business need.  This position will work closely with other architects and infrastructure engineers to ensure the necessary availability and functionality of the network across all tiers and levels.  This position will work closely with various stakeholders to assist in identifying emerging technologies and strategies surrounding the network environment. In addition to the management of ongoing standards, this position will also be responsible for the necessary roadmaps and their communication across the enterprise, ensuring the delivery of a world-class enterprise network. Further, this position will directly engage with Clinical leadership and other formal practice areas to ensure necessary support.  

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: 

Complex SD-WAN/WAN/LAN designs utilizing best practice switching/routing technologies and topologies 

Planning and integration of new technologies within a large network environment 

New and best of breed product and technology evaluations and research, integration testing proposals 

Working with vendors on product design enhancements to integrate new technologies 

OSPF/BGP routing protocols, IP advertising/filtering/redistribution, Quality of Service, IP multicast 

Engineering consultations of Level III network troubleshooting/problem resolutions, protocol analysis, network troubleshooting/problem determination skills with network trace/capture/analysis software 

System architecture and tiered application modules knowledge. Understanding of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns 

Network impact analysis, modeling, network capacity planning 

Software/hardware device upgrades, LAN equipment configurations/provisioning 

Utilizing network standards and policies/procedural documentation and enterprise level network diagramming 

IP addressing, variable length subnet masking 

Networking services for ACS, AAA, DHCP, BOOTP, DNS, ICMP and SNMP 

Design and Support for network security technologies and products 

Remote access technologies (i.e. SSL-VPN, IPSec, B2B, private line and Dial-up). 

Understand long-term business objectives and suggest technical strategies to meet those objectives 

Work closely with leadership, business and product owners to establish and validate network design requirements 

Work collaboratively with and across multiple development teams to align network architecture. 

Communicate design solutions directly with customers and stakeholders to ensure projects follow Enterprise Architecture standards 

Stays current on the ever-changing technology industry to ensure developed solutions are following both internal and industry “best practices” 

Experience with Zero Trust technologies and methodologies 

Leading the selection of technologies for further research and opportunities within Acadia  

Identification of emerging technology and developing plans for adoption of technology within Acadia 

Demonstrate strong personal and organizational leadership skills 

Serve as lead architect where appropriate/assigned on initiatives at the direction of leadership 

Develop and maintain core networking components of the Architecture Plan to ensure these are up-to-date 

Direct, identify and proof emerging technologies 

Ensure project technology decisions are aligned to Enterprise Architecture standards and policies (or otherwise see that they are expanded) 

Identify architecture challenges related to the project activities and work with Project Manager, Application Architect and Technical Architect to resolve 

Responsible for building strong relationships with Information Technology leaders, Business leaders, project managers, and other technical domain experts 

Participates in and/or facilitates architecture activities, such as Architecture Review Board meetings, providing technical design advice and assistance to various project teams, working with key business leaders in identifying technical solutions, working directly with Information Technology leadership in the selection and review of technologies. 

Engages with external resources to stay abreast and informed of trends and opportunities that might improve or impact Acadia’s direction relative to the use and deployment of network architectures, inclusive of both on-premise and cloud-based capabilities. Additionally, influences external entities to the betterment and support of Acadia’s needs.  

Serves as a key agent for supporting the development of an overall competency in key technologies, disciplines and architectures 

Provide mentoring and guidance on technical and architectural direction, methodology, design, and reuse 

Will work with security, infrastructure, and other departments to ensure alignment with standards across all layers of the network 

 

Qualifications:
EducationExperience/Skill Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 

Minimum 7 years experience working as a Network Architect or within large scale Network Operations 

Experience in a complex Healthcare-focused environment preferred 

Possesses deep knowledge of wide and local area networking technologies and practices, including WiFi, BLE, 5G and other wireless technologies 

Cisco Data Networking Technologies 

Aruba Wireless Networking Technologies  

Layer 1-2 (ie: Trunking, VLANs, STP, Multicast, PPP, Frame/Relay, ATM, MPLS, Metro-E) 

Layer 3 (ie: OSPF, BGP, Cisco VRFs, QOS, ACLs, Route redistribution, MPLS-VPNs, etc..) 

Network Management Tools (ie: CiscoWorks, Voyence, IP-SLA, Netflow, SNMP, logging, etc..) 

Working knowledge of server infrastructure and application topologies  

Developing capacity planning strategies used by operational departments. 

Troubleshooting complex nation-wide network issues. 

IP management standards. 

Network Services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc..) 

Video networking technologies 

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 

Ability to communicate complex concepts 

Strong presentation skills 

Must exhibit a strong attention to detail coupled with an ability to multi-task 

Must have excellent interpersonal skills 

Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals at various levels within the organization 

Detail-oriented 

Detailed knowledge of key technologies in a healthcare setting 

Must be able to execute and move efforts forward 

Must be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and adaptability  

Must be able to influence others and drive change 

 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances  
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate

 

AHCORP

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