Senior Network Engineer

BizTech Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Network Engineer to lead the design and management of enterprise-grade network infrastructure in a healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), MPLS, and project management skills. This full-time position offers opportunities to work on complex infrastructure initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with enterprise routing and networking technologies.
• Proven expertise in MPLS, EVPN, and data center technologies.
• Strong project management skills with complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain network systems.
• Design robust routing architectures using modern protocols.
• Manage medium to large-scale network infrastructure projects.

Skills

Enterprise routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF)

MPLS

EVPN

VXLAN

Project management

ITIL frameworks

Job description

Overview

Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade network infrastructure supporting critical operations. This role requires expertise in modern networking technologies and protocols to ensure high-availability, secure, and scalable network services across the healthcare environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain network systems and monitoring solutions to guarantee optimal stability, reliability, and performance
• Design and implement robust routing architectures using BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) protocols
• Ensure seamless, fault-tolerant network communication across all Center facilities and systems

Advanced Network Technologies

• Architect and support sophisticated network solutions including:
• MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) for optimized traffic engineering and service delivery
• EVPN (Ethernet VPN) and VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) for scalable data center and campus network segmentation
• Modern overlay and underlay network architectures supporting high availability and performance requirements

Strategic Planning & Implementation

• Conduct comprehensive functional and technical analysis for network infrastructure planning, design, and deployment
• Develop detailed engineering specifications and implementation strategies for evolving network environment
• Execute network hardware and system upgrades following ITIL best practices and change management procedures
• Manage medium to large-scale network infrastructure projects with varying levels of complexity, risk, and organizational impact
• Lead strategic initiatives for evaluating emerging technologies and optimizing existing network systems
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to assess new products, procedures, and workflow requirements

Technology Research & Innovation

• Research and evaluate cutting-edge networking technologies including:
• Dynamic routing protocols and optimization techniques
• MPLS-based service architectures
• Data center virtualization and software-defined networking solutions
• Provide expert technical guidance on network system capabilities, limitations, and implementation requirements
• Stay current with healthcare industry networking standards and compliance requirements

Key Qualifications

• Extensive experience with enterprise routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF)
• Proven expertise in MPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, and modern data center technologies
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex infrastructure initiatives
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and change management processes
• Understanding of healthcare network requirements and compliance standards

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media