Network Datacenter Architect
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Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Jackson, TN, USA
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IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
About the job
Requirements
- Preferred 8–12+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture.
- Preferred 5+ years focused specifically on datacenter networking design and implementation.
- Proven experience designing large-scale, high-availability enterprise networks.
- Hands-on experience with spine-leaf architectures and modern datacenter fabrics.
- Experience with cloud networking and hybrid connectivity models.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex infrastructure projects and migrations.
- Deep knowledge of datacenter network architectures, including Clos/spine-leaf and VXLAN EVPN.
- Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS.
- Experience with software-defined networking technologies such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of network security design, including segmentation, microsegmentation, and firewalls.
- Familiarity with load-balancing technologies such as F5 and Citrix ADC.
- Expertise in WAN technologies and software-defined WAN solutions.
- Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools, including Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
- Understanding of container networking, including Kubernetes and service meshes.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools, including NetFlow, SNMP, and telemetry.
- Ability to perform architectural modeling and systems thinking.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Expertise in capacity planning and performance analysis.
- Ability to conduct risk assessment and mitigation planning.
- Ability to create architectural diagrams and documentation.
- Ability to establish standards, policies, and operational procedures.
- Strong leadership and influence skills without direct authority.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership and translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, business, IT, compliance, and leadership stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under pressure.
- Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
- High accountability and ownership.
- Adaptability to a fast-evolving technology landscape.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to remain composed and effective during high-pressure incident response situations.
- Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect enterprise datacenter network solutions, including core, aggregation, and access layers.
- Develop scalable architectures supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Lead network modernization initiatives, including software-defined networking, network function virtualization, and intent-based networking.
- Architect high-availability solutions, including redundancy, failover, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Define and enforce network standards, reference architectures, and design patterns.
- Oversee datacenter interconnects, WAN integration, and edge connectivity strategies.
- Design secure network architectures aligned with zero-trust and defense-in-depth principles.
- Evaluate and select networking technologies, vendors, and solutions.
- Provide technical leadership for large-scale deployments, migrations, and upgrades.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate network security controls, including firewalls, segmentation, and IDS/IPS.
- Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and network optimization.
- Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation and diagrams.
- Act as an escalation point for complex network issues and provide root cause analysis.
- Mentor engineering teams and influence technical direction across the organization.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred certifications include Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Data Center, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Security; Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) in Data Center or Enterprise; and ITIL Foundation or higher.
About the company
West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit health system based in Jackson, Tennessee, operating an anchor hospital and several specialty centers. It delivers care through Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (635 beds) and centers of excellence in Women and Children, Cancer, Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, and Heart care, offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, cancer, and rehab services. It differs from many competitors by being community-focused and integrated as a single regional health system rather than a for-profit network of independent providers. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible healthcare across West Tennessee through its network of hospitals and specialty centers.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Jackson, Mississippi
Founded
1950
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Professional Development Budget