Network Engineer III - Full Time

The-Iowa-Clinic; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness incentives

Career development

Employee rewards

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic is seeking a Network Engineer III to lead the design, implementation, and security of our enterprise network across routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, WAN, and cloud-connected environments.

You will mentor staff, drive infrastructure strategy, and ensure network services support clinical operations while aligning with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in IT/Networking; Master’s preferred
• CCNP or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years network engineering, 3+ in lead/architect roles
• Healthcare or regulated industry experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, and security architecture
• Experience with Palo Alto, Python/Ansible automation, and HIPAA/PCI DSS compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Serve as highest-level escalation point for complex network issues.
• Develop and maintain network standards, security controls, and roadmaps.
• Manage Palo Alto firewalls, wireless, SD-WAN, and monitoring platforms.
• Lead modernization initiatives from planning through deployment.
• Collaborate with security and IT leadership on segmentation and Zero Trust.

Skills

Network design

Network security

Technical leadership

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

SD-WAN

Cisco IOS

Network monitoring

Job description

The Network Engineer III is the senior technical lead responsible for the design, optimization, security, and reliability of the organization's network infrastructure. This role provides expertise across routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, telephony, WAN, and cloud-connected environments while leading complex projects and supporting critical business and clinical operations. The Network Engineer III serves as the primary escalation point for network issues, drives infrastructure strategy, mentors team members, and ensures network services remain secure, resilient, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, WAN, telephony, and cloud-connected environments.
• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex network issues, driving root cause analysis and long-term solutions to improve reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards, security controls, and infrastructure roadmaps that support organizational growth and compliance requirements.
• Manage and optimize Palo Alto firewall, wireless, SD-WAN, and network monitoring platforms to ensure secure and efficient operations.
• Lead network modernization initiatives, technology evaluations, and infrastructure projects from planning and design through deployment and support.
• Partner with Information Security and IT leadership on segmentation, Zero Trust initiatives, compliance requirements, and risk management.
• Drive network automation and operational efficiency through scripting, orchestration, and integration with enterprise management platforms.
• Mentor and develop network team members, provide technical leadership, and contribute to team training, knowledge sharing, and hiring activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and executive-level reporting related to network performance, availability, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of network engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior, lead, or architect-level role.
• Healthcare or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, SD-WAN, VoIP, network automation, and security architecture.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Python/Ansible automation, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA and PCI DSS.

Preferred

• PCNSE or other advanced networking, security, wireless, or automation certifications.
• Experience with healthcare network environments, clinical systems integration, facility build-outs, or data center modernization initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architecture, NAC, network automation programs, and cloud telephony migrations.
• Proven ability to present technical strategies, risk assessments, and investment recommendations to leadership teams.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive pay and one of the best 401(k) programs in Central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness program with up to $350 annually in incentives
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee rewards and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• Fun employee events, team celebrations, and clinic-wide activities throughout the year
• Open communication, employee feedback opportunities, and a collaborative culture