Network Engineer

Hybrid: Must reside in Columbus or surrounding area Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures in a hybrid environment in support of our Community Connect 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: • Configure 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.

• Update VMware NSX firewall policies or equivalent virtual networking platforms, ensuring optimal segmentation, automation, and policy enforcement.

• Update configuration of load-balancer VIPs, 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.

• Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including change logs, topology diagrams, and compliance records to support auditing, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications: • Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects.

• Understanding network protocols, firewall architecture, VLAN design, and load balancing technologies.

• Understanding of VMware NSX, SDN, or similar virtualized networking platforms.

• Experience 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.

Work Environment: Office located in Columbus, Ohio.Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale healthcare infrastructure project.