It principal network engineer

• Implements engineering based solutions that conform and align to the guideposts/direction provided by the Enterprise Architecture team
• Participates in discussions relating to strategic planning, technical roadmap development, standards and architecture
• Provides feedback to the engineering manager on improving the availability, security, compliance, interoperability, performance, and cost of the WAN infrastructure
• Collaborates with other Infrastructure teams to develop or clarify deliverables that would be delegated to network engineering
• Help align support efforts between Network Engineering and other CommonSpirit Health teams, and provide escalation and resolution functions when necessary
• Leads and participates in proof-of-concept activities for technology assessments, communicates findings, and proposes implementation and adoption timelines
• Serves as subject matter expert for various network engineering disciplines and will be an escalation point for complex requests and issues
• Provide technical ownership for assignments as required by the Engineering Manager and work effectively with all levels of leadership
• Enforces adherence to IT standards in design processes and audits the production network for exceptions to these standards
• Provide oversight and facilitation of the CommonSpirit Health IT change management process as it applies to the Network Engineering team
• Mentors colleagues on the network engineering team and possesses a demeanor that is open and approachable

• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Technology, or Business discipline or equivalent experience
• 7 years of experience in large complex project oversight
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco Route Switch and Wireless infrastructure
• Experience with datacenter and MDF/IDF closet construction design (cabling, racks, power, cooling)
• Experience or understanding of Cisco Nexus platform
• 7 years of experience with vendor management
• Experience with Cisco wireless, and strong understanding of wireless design and coverage
• 7 years of experience with WAN \ System Design and Integration

10 years of professional IT experience in an IT technical or infrastructure field, with healthcare industry experience

medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings