Data Center Network Architect

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* * About Baylor Scott & White Health  Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to improving the health of individuals and communities through high-quality, innovative care. Our technology platforms play a critical role in enabling clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and secure access to care across hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, data centers, and cloud environments. Every team member contributes to our mission. By joining Baylor Scott & White Health, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape a resilient, modern healthcare technology environment.  

Current Need  We are seeking a seasoned Data Center Network Architect to join our Network Services team. This role is responsible for the architecture, design, and technical direction of enterprise data center, campus, remote site, and cloud networking solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on networking expertise with strong architectural vision and will provide leadership and guidance to network engineering teams as we design and evolve next-generation network platforms that are secure, scalable, highly available, and aligned with business and clinical strategy.  

Position Summary  The Data Center Network Architect is accountable for the end-to-end architecture and design of internal data communications systems, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud-connected environments. This role serves as a subject matter expert across complex, multi-data center and hybrid environments and ensures consistent, resilient network design across hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and corporate locations. This position partners closely with engineering, operations, security, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, reliable, and future-ready network solutions.

Responsibilities include architectural design, technology evaluation, project leadership, risk assessment, and technical governance across enterprise networking initiatives.  

Key Responsibilities    Lead the architecture, planning, and design of enterprise data center, WAN, LAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud network solutions   Define and maintain network architecture standards, reference designs, and best practices   Provide technical direction and mentorship to network engineering and operations teams   Design and support high-availability, load-balanced, multi-tier network environment   Architect network solutions utilizing industry best practices and healthcare-grade resiliency standards   Evaluate emerging networking and cloud technologies and recommend adoption aligned with roadmap and business needs   Lead and oversee proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for new network platforms and capabilities   Perform risk assessments for network changes and participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes   Own vendor engagement, including product evaluations, cost analysis, and solution comparisons   Translate business, clinical, and application requirements into secure, scalable network designs   Provide technical leadership for network-related projects, ensuring alignment with architectural standards   Produce and maintain professional architecture diagrams, technical design documents, and operational standards   Communicate architectural decisions and technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders   Contribute to technology roadmaps and long-term network strategy across data center and cloud environments  Critical Skills & Experience    Enterprise network architecture and design, including requirements definition and solution documentation   Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki platforms   Expertise in VLANs, VPNs, IPsec tunnels, and foundational SD-WAN concepts   Advanced understanding of software-defined networking technologies   Experience designing and supporting high-availability networks in enterprise application environments   Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)   

Experience with Azure and GCP networking, including security controls and governance   Working knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco) and load balancers (F5)   Ability to analyze requirements and propose innovative improvements to existing network topologies to enhance performance, stability, and resiliency   Strong troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-vendor environments   Ability to operate effectively under pressure and prioritize work based on incident severity   Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills   Ability to understand systems from the enterprise "big picture" down to low-level technical…