Network Engineer (Columbus)

Hybrid : Must reside in Columbus or surrounding area

Education : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures in a hybrid environment in support of our Community Connect 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 :

Configure 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.

Update VMware NSX firewall policies or equivalent virtual networking platforms, ensuring optimal segmentation, automation, and policy enforcement.

Update configuration of load-balancer VIPs, 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.

Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including change logs, topology diagrams, and compliance records to support auditing, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications :

Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects.

Understanding network protocols, firewall architecture, VLAN design, and load balancing technologies.

Understanding of VMware NSX, SDN, or similar virtualized networking platforms.

Experience 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.

Work Environment :

Office located in Columbus, Ohio.

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale healthcare infrastructure project.