Baylor Scott & White Health · 1 day ago
Data Center Network Architect
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBaylor Scott & White Health is committed to improving the health of individuals and communities through high-quality, innovative care. They are seeking a seasoned Data Center Network Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical direction of enterprise data center and cloud networking solutions. The role involves providing leadership to network engineering teams and ensuring resilient network design across various healthcare environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, planning, and design of enterprise data center, WAN, LAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud network solutions
Define and maintain network architecture standards, reference designs, and best practices
Provide technical direction and mentorship to network engineering and operations teams
Design and support high-availability, load-balanced, multi-tier network environment
Architect network solutions utilizing industry best practices and healthcare-grade resiliency standards
Evaluate emerging networking and cloud technologies and recommend adoption aligned with roadmap and business needs
Lead and oversee proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for new network platforms and capabilities
Perform risk assessments for network changes and participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes
Own vendor engagement, including product evaluations, cost analysis, and solution comparisons
Translate business, clinical, and application requirements into secure, scalable network designs
Provide technical leadership for network-related projects, ensuring alignment with architectural standards
Produce and maintain professional architecture diagrams, technical design documents, and operational standards
Communicate architectural decisions and technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Contribute to technology roadmaps and long-term network strategy across data center and cloud environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
5+ Years of Experience
Enterprise network architecture and design, including requirements definition and solution documentation
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki platforms
Expertise in VLANs, VPNs, IPsec tunnels, and foundational SD-WAN concepts
Advanced understanding of software-defined networking technologies
Experience designing and supporting high-availability networks in enterprise application environments
Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Experience with Azure and GCP networking, including security controls and governance
Working knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco) and load balancers (F5)
Ability to analyze requirements and propose innovative improvements to existing network topologies to enhance performance, stability, and resiliency
Strong troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-vendor environments
Ability to operate effectively under pressure and prioritize work based on incident severity
Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to understand systems from the enterprise 'big picture' down to low-level technical detail
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of experience designing and operating enterprise network environments (LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center)
Proven experience in network architecture and solution design
Strong background in enterprise routing, switching, and network security
CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE (Routing & Switching / Data Center) highly preferred
Company
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Health is a non-profit health care system that research about the outpatient, and emergency treatment services.
10001+ employees
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