Enterprise Network Architect - Information Systems Network Services

Location: US:

PA:
Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:Monday - Friday; 8:00a - 5:00p

Responsible to work with business and technical stakeholders in the design, delivery and integration of solutions that depend on network infrastructure. Provide the highest level of escalation and oversight in the delivery of relevant technical value. This is an expert-level resource with strong integration, technical, project, and communications skills.

• Responsible for high-level network planning, design, and optimization.
• Develops strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless, data center, cloud architectures, application delivery, unified communications/VoIP, network management and monitoring systems, routing and switching, network access control systems and security architectures).
• Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture.
• Evaluates and recommends new products, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the enterprise.
• Monitors and reports network performance, ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• Supervises multiple projects from inception to completion. Organizes multiple project teams, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Interacts with upper levels of management and submits status reports, budget information, upgrade recommendations, and problem alerts.
• Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.
• Serves as a technology escalation point in support of implementation and operations issues and troubleshooting.
• Provides technical direction and guidance in support of other network operations staff.

E ither: (a) Bachelor's degree plus six additional years of related experience or (b) ten years total of related experience required

A dheres to and exhibits our organizational core values as outlined by Penn State Health

S trong relationship management skills

We prefer an individual who has functioned in an architectural role with progressively higher level of responsibility and/or complexity in designing and implementing technical solutions that align with the requirements of this position.

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well
  with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced
  with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured
  with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded
  with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported
  by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career…