Principal Network Engineer

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $49.50 - $81.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

This role requires both strong technical ability as well as strong leadership and collaboration ability to work across teams and stakeholder groups. This is a highly collaborative fast paced role that will be working on multiple concurrent projects and various stakeholder groups.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders
Excellent documentation skills for development of diagram requirements process mapping and overall design solutions
Strong team player with curious and flexible nature.
Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP OSI model) and network security concepts
Expertise in network switch routing and security technologies (firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS etc.)
Experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST CIS ISO 27001)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Summary

Applies expert networking knowledge and experience to research recommend design architect and implement complex multi-vendor network solutions for the organization. Responsible for analyzing business and technical requirements identifying broad network design issues and providing solutions that meet the organizations needs.

Job Description

Leads the technical design and implementation of the organizations network infrastructure including LAN WAN wireless and network security to ensure the highest level of performance reliability and security. Develops and implements network policies procedures and standards that align with industry best practices. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to other network engineers. Collaborates with other IT teams business units and stakeholders to understand their network requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs. Develops and maintains network documentation including network diagrams configurations and procedures. Keeps abreast of emerging network technologies trends and best practices and provides proactive recommendations about future state goals and technologies. Works with vendors and services providers to evaluate and implement new network technologies tools and services. Develops disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the networking infrastructure. Leads numerous concurrent network projects that improve upon the performance reliability and scalability of the network. Works closely with infrastructure and security architects network engineers business analysts leadership and other stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of projects and proactive maintenance of the network. Must possess advanced technical knowledge and experience along with excellent communication collaboration skills and presentation skills across technology disciplines. Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively as part of multi-disciplined teams. Must possess strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills. Must be able to prioritize and lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related technical field required.

Eight years experience in network engineering with at least two years in a senior or principal level role. Advanced knowledge and experience with network routing witching LAN/WAN wireless network design and architecture network protocols and network security. Proven ability to lead and mentor network engineers.

Advanced networking certifications desired.

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