Sr. Network Architect

Encore Talent Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing healthcare organization undergoing a major technology transformation in Tampa. We’re seeking a hands-on technical leader to stabilize infrastructure, guide architecture decisions, and execute alongside a developing team.

You’ll own infrastructure, networking, and security initiatives, mentor engineers, collaborate with vendors, and drive projects to completion.

Qualifications

• Strong background in infrastructure and networking.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles in practice.
• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on technical leader.
• Comfortable working in fast-moving, evolving environments.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and elevate less experienced engineers.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and solves problems without direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the right hand to the CTO on infrastructure and security initiatives.
• Take ownership of network, systems, and Microsoft ecosystem architecture.
• Lead and support a small team of engineers (mentor, guide, and elevate performance).
• Drive execution across multiple active projects in partnership with external vendors.
• Step into complex technical issues and resolve them without heavy direction.
• Help implement structure, documentation, and best practices where they don’t exist today.
• Ensure projects stay on track and reduce escalation dependency on leadership.

Skills

Infrastructure

Networking

Security

Hands-on leadership

Mentorship

Azure

Intune

Exchange

Vendor management

Tools

Cisco

Job description

We’re partnering with a growing healthcare organization undergoing a major technology transformation. The CTO is seeking a hands‑on technical leader to help stabilize infrastructure, lead key initiatives, and reduce day‑to‑day operational dependency.

This is a high‑impact role where you’ll act as a player‑coach—owning architecture decisions while rolling up your sleeves to execute alongside a developing team.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the right hand to the CTO on infrastructure and security initiatives
• Take ownership of network, systems, and Microsoft ecosystem architecture
• Lead and support a small team of engineers (mentor, guide, and elevate performance)
• Drive execution across multiple active projects in partnership with external vendors
• Step into complex technical issues and resolve them without heavy direction
• Help implement structure, documentation, and best practices where they don’t exist today
• Ensure projects stay on track and reduce escalation dependency on leadership

Key Areas of Focus

Infrastructure & Networking (Top Priority)

• Firewalls, site connectivity, and network troubleshooting
• Hands‑on support for upgrades, configurations, and deployments
• Ability to operate independently without step‑by‑step documentation
• Azure (cloud infrastructure and services)
• Exchange
• Intune (endpoint management)

Security (Practical / Infrastructure‑Aligned)

• Apply security best practices across infrastructure and cloud
• Partner with vendors on broader security initiatives
• Support identity and access strategy (nice to have)

Additional Exposure (Nice to Have)

• Cisco environments (networking / collaboration / voice systems)

What Success Looks Like

First 30 Days

• Embedded into ongoing projects
• Builds trust with CTO and team
• Begins taking ownership of key technical areas

60–90 Days

• Projects progressing smoothly with minimal bottlenecks
• Team operating more independently
• CTO no longer the primary escalation point for technical issues

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in infrastructure + networking
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles in practice
• Proven ability to operate as a hands‑on technical leader
• Comfortable working in fast‑moving, evolving environments
• Ability to teach, mentor, and elevate less experienced engineers
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and solves problems without waiting for direction

Ideal Candidate Profile

• “Gets in the weeds” and enjoys hands‑on problem solving
• Has acted as a technical lead or architect without being fully removed from execution
• Thrives in environments that need structure and technical direction
• Comfortable being one of the most senior technical resources on a team