Network Security Architecture Consultant

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role:

As a Consultant IT, in this role you will design and implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), SDWAN, Network Security, Voice, and data networks Architecture and Design. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. Research and recommend network hardware and software.

What You'll Be Doing·

• Design, analyze, plan, and modify Baxter networks and network components supporting data, voice, and/or audio communication activities.
• Prepare the analysis of short/long term network security routing and switching capacity needs.
• Conduct network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies, as well as internal studies of network performance and traffic analysis.
• Evaluate new technology.
• Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide information for hardware and software selection and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conduct testing of network systems, firewalls, and cloud security.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, cloud security (ie Cisco, Fortinet, ZScaler) etc.
• Evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Create new automation to streamline network device deployments and reduce repetitive nonvalue deployments.
• Develop Automation and scripts to monitor network faults and selfheal issues to prevent business impacting network outages.
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco routers, Aruba SDWAN, MPLS and Flex VPN.
• Deep understanding of wireless technology, performing site surveys, and analyzing the location of wireless access points for the best coverage.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and communications protocols.
• Lead engineering team in documentation, testing, implementation, and ongoing support for our complex secured network systems.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or related field preferred or relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of network architect experience.
• Cisco CCIE, Security certification.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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