Network Engineer

Job Description

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.

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