Enterprise Network and Hybrid Cloud Architect

Location:
Remote - Florida

Department: IS Information Technology Svcs

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $54.15 - $70.39 / hour

Remote position for Florida residents only. Occasional on-site work may be required at designated Lee Health locations.

Lee Health is seeking a visionary Enterprise Network & Hybrid Cloud Architect to lead the design, optimization, and governance of our health system's core networking fabric and enterprise-wide cloud strategy. This senior technology leader will shape the future of connectivity across our multi‑site clinical environment—bridging legacy physical infrastructure, advanced routing/switching, and secure cloud environments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned network engineer who has evolved into the cloud space, passionate about designing scalable, high‑performance, and resilient hybrid routing ecosystems that securely handle clinical data traffic, enterprise workloads, and modern AI pipelines.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, cybersecurity, and network engineering teams, ensuring that campus networks, WAN edges, and cloud landing zones deliver maximum uptime, strict compliance, and line‑rate performance.

• Lead the architecture, lifecycle design, and continuous optimization of our enterprise core routing and switching fabric across all hospitals, clinics, and data centers.
• Design and implement secure, high‑availability hybrid cloud edge connectivity utilizing Azure Express Route, AWS Direct Connect, and complex BGP/OSPF configurations for deterministic traffic routing.
• Partner with the Information Security Officer to enforce Zero‑Trust network segmentation across physical campus switches, data center fabrics, and virtual private clouds (VPCs), adhering to HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST standards.
• Develop engineering frameworks, strict access control lists (ACLs), and automated network guardrails that protect mission‑critical clinical workloads and connected medical equipment.
• Optimize end‑to‑end network throughput and minimize latency for large‑scale data transport, supporting healthcare interoperability and data‑heavy AI/LLM ingestion pipelines.
• Manage the evolution of the WAN edge and local campus distribution layers, ensuring seamless interoperability between traditional hardware, Software‑Defined Networking (SDN), and multi‑cloud platforms.
• Provide expert technical leadership in network automation, utilizing scripting (Python, Shell) and orchestration tools (Ansible, Terraform) to eliminate manual configuration drift.
• Mentor and scale technical engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning that bridges traditional route/switch disciplines with modern automated infrastructure.

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of minimum 8 years relevant work experience (network or data center engineering/architecture)
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (Highly Desirable).

• Required: 8 or more years of daily, hands‑on experience working directly with enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and network protocols.
• Required: Track record of developing compatible system infrastructures that align with long‑term organization strategies.
• Preferred / Helpful
  
  Experience:
  
  Cap Ex strategic budgeting, Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) implementation, Zero‑Trust security frameworks, and acting as a Clinical Engineering (Biomed) liaison.

• Requires superior communication and consultation skills to coordinate effectively with executive leadership and translate technical requirements into business value.
• Must be able to coordinate and provide expert guidance in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks.
• Some after‑hours work and periodic 24x7 on‑call support will be required, including participation with Emergency/Hurricane Response teams as assigned.

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Arista Cloud Engineer Expert (ACE‑E) certification.

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert / AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• CISSP or CCSP (Security/Cloud Security)
• TOGAF Certification

• Be part of a nationally recognized health system—a multi‑award‑winning organization on the journey to Magnet Recognition and a Governor's Sterling Award recipient.
• Drive innovation at the core of healthcare, anchoring cutting‑edge cloud computing and artificial intelligence.