Network Architecture & Engineering Manager

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

On-campus work environment

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Manager of Network Engineering & Architecture to lead a team of network professionals and contribute technically to complex design and troubleshooting. You will define standards, drive lifecycle planning, and align network strategy with business needs for faculty, staff, and affiliated entities.

You will also oversee WAN, wireless, core routing, and monitoring platforms, with on-site leadership and occasional travel in eastern Iowa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of datacommunications hardware and software experience.
• 1-3 years of working with and training end-users.
• 1-3 years of network troubleshooting with diverse tools.
• Valid driver's license; willing to travel in eastern Iowa.
• Experience with Cisco IOS XE and related technologies.
• 4-7 years of data communications problem solving.
• 3-5 years with Linux, IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, WAN technologies, ITIL/ticketing, IPAM, NAC.
• 3-5 years with Cisco IOS XE and Cisco technologies.
• 1-3 years in network automation, Python, and network analytics.
• Supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Experience with network assurance & monitoring platforms (e.g., ThousandEyes).
• Healthcare or 24x7 mission-critical IT environment experience.
• Self-disclosure of conviction history; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop a team of network architects and engineers including hiring and performance management.
• Balance team leadership with direct technical contribution in design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Set and maintain architectural, configuration, and operational standards; ensure quality and service delivery.
• Lead cross-team communication and change readiness with HCIS and enterprise partners.
• Own architectural direction and long-term strategy for enterprise network (routing, switching, WAN, wireless).
• Direct site prep, installation, testing, and lifecycle maintenance of complex networking equipment; participate when needed.
• Maintain complete network documentation, baselines, and standards; ensure accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and service-improvement recommendations to other departments.
• Serve as escalation point for operational incidents and RCA analysis.
• Provide 24x7 on-call coverage as part of team rotation.
• Manage carrier/ISP relationships, quotes, contracts, and circuits over time.
• Support lifecycle, capacity, and risk management aligned to budgeting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Routers & switches

Wi‑Fi

Network management platforms

Linux

IPSec

BGP

OSPF

Multicast

WAN technologies

Cisco IOS XE

Network automation

Python

Network analytics

ITIL/ITSM

IPAM

NAC

ThousandEyes

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Manager of Network Engineering & Architecture to lead a team of network professionals and contribute technically to complex design and troubleshooting. You will define standards, drive lifecycle planning, and align network strategy with business needs for faculty, staff, and affiliated entities.

You will also oversee WAN, wireless, core routing, and monitoring platforms, with on-site leadership and occasional travel in eastern Iowa.