Network Engineer III - Full Time

The Iowa Clinic; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Wellness incentives

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Team events

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic is seeking a Network Engineer III to serve as the senior technical lead for the organization’s network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, WAN, and cloud-connected environments. You will design, implement, and optimize network services to support clinical operations.

You will mentor the team, drive security and regulatory compliance, lead modernization initiatives, and produce executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• CCNP certification or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of network engineering experience, 3+ in senior/lead/architect role.
• Experience with healthcare or regulated environments and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure (routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, WAN, telephony, cloud).
• Escalation point for complex network issues; drive root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Develop and maintain architecture standards, security controls, and roadmaps for growth and compliance.
• Manage Palo Alto firewalls, wireless, SD-WAN, and monitoring platforms for secure operations.
• Lead modernization initiatives, evaluations, and projects from planning through deployment.
• Mentor team members; contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and hiring activities.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Team leadership

Security architecture

Zero Trust

Network automation

Routing & Switching

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS/Network Eng

Master's preferred

Tools

Palo Alto Firewall

Ansible

Python

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

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