Network Engineer – Contract to hire- unable to work with sponsored candidates at this time. GC or USC only.

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Columbus, OH)

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (6-8+ years)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures in a hybrid environment. This role demands deep technical proficiency, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams - including project managers, clinical stakeholders, and IT leadership—to ensure robust, secure, and scalable network services across the medical center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and manage Network Address Translation (NAT) configurations to support secure, scalable, and efficient traffic routing across enterprise systems.

• Design, implement, and continuously refine firewall policies to align with evolving security frameworks, compliance mandates, and operational best practices.

• Lead the administration and performance tuning of VMware NSX or equivalent virtual networking platforms, ensuring optimal segmentation, automation, and policy enforcement.

• Oversee the configuration and lifecycle management of load-balancer groups, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization for mission-critical applications.

• Serve as a technical liaison and strategic advisor to cross-functional teams, translating business and clinical requirements into scalable network solutions.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including change logs, topology diagrams, and compliance records to support auditing, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects.

• Expert-level knowledge of network protocols, firewall architectures, VLAN design, and load balancing technologies.

• Hands-on experience with VMware NSX, SDN, or similar virtualized networking platforms.

• Familiarity with healthcare IT environments, including regulatory and compliance considerations (e.g., HIPAA), is highly desirable.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.