Cloud Data Solutions Analyst 4 at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
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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 environment, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects.
- Expert-level knowledge of network protocols, firewall architectures, VLAN design, and load balancing technologies.
- Hands-on experience with VMware NSX, SDN, or similar virtualized networking platforms.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting firewalls, firewall policy, load balancing solutions, and load balancer configuration.
- Familiarity with healthcare IT environments, including regulatory and compliance considerations (e.g., HIPAA), is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:
- An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
- Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
- Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- And much more!
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