Lead Network Architect: Enterprise & Cloud Security

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Lead Network Architect to define the long-term vision, strategy, and architecture for the system's network infrastructure.

This role will ensure the network enables current and future care delivery models, including digital health, telehealth, and smart hospital initiatives, while meeting stringent requirements for resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise networking, incl. 3+ years in senior role
• Experience with Cisco data center, wireless, security, and SD-WAN
• Hospital or health system experience preferred
• Familiarity with HHS-405(d), NIST, IEC 80001-1 frameworks

Responsibilities

• Set long-term network vision and architecture for hospital system
• Align network strategy with digital health, telehealth, and smart hospital initiatives
• Advise IT leadership and collaborate with security, clinical engineering, facilities
• Lead architecture for new hospital builds and large integrations

Skills

Network design

Security architecture

Zero trust

Cloud networking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CCNP

CCIE

CCDE

TOGAF

HCISPP

Job description

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Lead Network Architect to define the long-term vision, strategy, and architecture for the system's network infrastructure.

This role will ensure the network enables current and future care delivery models, including digital health, telehealth, and smart hospital initiatives, while meeting stringent requirements for resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance.