Principal Network Engineer

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Stevens Center Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 900 East 54th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $49.50 - $81.50

Department Details

This role requires both strong technical ability as well as strong leadership and collaboration ability to work across teams and stakeholder groups. This is a highly collaborative fast paced role that will be working on multiple concurrent projects and various stakeholder groups.

• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders
• Excellent documentation skills for development of diagram, requirements, process mapping and overall design solutions
• Strong team player with curious and flexible nature.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSI model) and network security concepts
• Expertise in network switch, routing, and security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc.)
• Experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Applies expert networking knowledge and experience to research, recommend, design, architect, and implement complex multi-vendor network solutions for the organization. Responsible for analyzing business and technical requirements, identifying broad network design issues, and providing solutions that meet the organization’s needs. Leads the technical design and implementation of the organization's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security, to ensure the highest level of performance, reliability, and security.

Develops and implements network policies, procedures, and standards that align with industry best practices. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to other network engineers. Collaborates with other IT teams, business units, and stakeholders to understand their network requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs. Develops and maintains network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures. Keeps abreast of emerging network technologies, trends, and best practices and provides proactive recommendations about future state goals and technologies.

Works with vendors and services providers to evaluate and implement new network technologies, tools, and services. Develops disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the networking infrastructure. Leads numerous concurrent network projects that improve upon the performance, reliability, and scalability of the network. Works closely with infrastructure and security architects, network engineers, business analysts, leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of projects and proactive maintenance of the network.

Must possess advanced technical knowledge and experience along with excellent communication, collaboration skills, and presentation skills across technology disciplines. Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively as part of multi-disciplined teams. Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Must be able to prioritize and lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field required.

Eight years experience in network engineering with at least two years in a senior or principal level role. Advanced knowledge and experience with network routing, witching, LAN/WAN, wireless, network design and architecture, network protocols, and network security. Proven ability to lead and mentor network engineers.

Advanced networking certifications desired.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit  .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0248066

Job Function: Information Technology

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