NYU Langone Health · 7 hours ago
Lead Engineer - Network Engineering
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $167K/yr
10+ years expNYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes. The Lead Engineer - Network Engineering is responsible for the design, implementation, and operationalization of enterprise data network platforms, collaborating with various teams to ensure network solutions support clinical, administrative, educational, and research functions.
EducationHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Increase the effectiveness of NYU Langone Health Network Systems platforms by building strategies and delivering value:
Advance Network Platform Evolution Champion continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies and industry best practices. Define and maintain a forward-looking roadmap that supports a scalable, collaborative, and future-ready network architecture
Collaborate on Application Performance Optimization Partner with MCIT architects and cross-functional teams to design network solutions that improve enterprise application delivery, ensuring low latency, high availability, and optimal user experience across clinical, research, and administrative environments
Lead Security, Compliance, and Resilience Initiatives Work closely with information security teams to enforce network segmentation, zero-trust principles, access controls, and threat mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, GDPR) and design highly resilient architectures with built-in redundancy and failover capabilities
Perform Proactive Capacity Planning Conduct regular assessments of network utilization and growth trends to ensure infrastructure can support the expanding demands of the Medical Center, including new facilities, digital health initiatives, and research workloads
Own End-to-End Network Project Leadership Lead major network initiatives, including migrations, hardware refreshes, and cloud integrations, from concept through deployment. Develop detailed implementation plans, manage risks, coordinate stakeholders, and enforce rigorous change control processes to minimize service disruption
Develop implementation plans, manage risk, coordinate stakeholders, and enforce change control processes to minimize disruption
Evaluate and Integrate Emerging Technologies Monitor advancements in networking innovation, such as AI-driven operations, automation, SASE, and intent-based networking, and assess their applicability for secure, efficient adoption within the enterprise environment
Design and Deploy Enterprise-Grade Network Solutions Lead the architecture and implementation of secure, high-performance networks across data centers, campuses, remote sites, and cloud platforms. Solutions include LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, and zero-trust connectivity models aligned with organizational needs
Serve as a Trusted Technical Liaison and Advisor Build strong partnerships across engineering, operations, security, and vendor teams to align technical direction with business priorities. Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders and executive leadership through presentations on project status, technical strategy, and risk management
Provide technical leadership and increase collaboration levels within the organization:
Provide Technical Leadership and Team Development Lead and mentor engineering teams to strengthen technical expertise, foster innovation, and cultivate talent. Drive accountability, collaboration, and high performance across network functions
Champion a Culture of Operational Excellence Promote continuous improvement by leading root cause analysis of complex incidents, resolving systemic issues, and implementing sustainable corrective actions to enhance reliability and service quality
Define and Execute Network Transformation Strategy Help shape the vision, strategic roadmap, and governance framework for modernizing network platforms. Align transformation initiatives with business goals, clinical operations, and IT architecture standards
Establish Strategic Frameworks for Innovation and Efficiency Develop and implement an integrated strategy that governs emerging technologies, optimizes capital and operational spending, and enables scalable, secure infrastructure to support evolving organizational needs
Accelerate Secure Adoption of Emerging Technologies Enable seamless, secure access to applications and data, anytime, anywhere, by rapidly integrating innovative solutions such as zero trust, SASE, automation, and cloud networking into the enterprise environment
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and infrastructure design, with a strong focus on large-scale, mission-critical environments
Deep hands-on expertise with Cisco IOS, Cisco hardware platforms, IP routing, and switching technologies. Proven experience with advanced networking services including IP firewalls, load balancers, and multicast routing
Comprehensive knowledge of core and emerging network technologies: TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, SNMP, IPSec, VPNs, Ethernet switching, LAN/WAN design, service provider networks, and extranet architectures. Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN solutions is essential
In-depth understanding of Cisco and Arista network architectures, including data center, campus, and edge deployments. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor environments
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud networking, including public cloud adoption frameworks (AWS, Azure), workload migration strategies, and secure connectivity models between on-premises and cloud environments
Preferred
CCIE preferred; minimum of CCNP
Proficiency with commercial enterprise network security and services, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security gateways, TACACS+, NAC (Network Access Control), and Zero Trust principles
Proficiency in network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform) and APIs for configuration management, change orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives using formal or agile project management methodologies
Experience managing timelines, risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations across technical and non-technical teams
Strong background in ITIL-aligned processes: Change Advisory Board (CAB), incident management, problem resolution, and service continuity planning
Experience designing resilient architectures that support DR site failover, and RTO/RPO (Recovery Time Objective / Recovery Point Objective) recovery strategies
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language for non-technical stakeholders, including executives and leadership teams. Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities are essential
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
Financial security benefits
Generous time-off program
Employee resources groups for peer support
Holistic employee wellness program
Company
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a center of excellence in healthcare, research, and medical education.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2022 (5)
2021 (8)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.5MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMHCIPNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-06Grant· $13M
2023-10-16Grant· $12.5M
2022-02-17Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Suresh Srinivasan M.Tech, MBA
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Robert Cerfolio, MD, MBA
Executive vice president COO
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