Network Engineer Lead

HealthPartners is currently hiring for a Network Engineer Lead. The Network Engineer Lead will demonstrate subject matter expertise in a variety of Network Infrastructure areas, be responsible for network design, and focus on developing, maintaining, and monitoring the technology integrity and functionality of core network infrastructure components used in the support of connectivity across the Enterprise. This position helps the business achieve optimum use of the Network infrastructure by performing needs analyses, procurement support, installation, monitoring, configuration, training, security configuration and integrity, and problem resolution. This position also provides staff direction and mentoring.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in Network and Security, Infrastructure or similar, or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of experience in Network Infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance in a multi-billion-dollar enterprise
• Expert level networking knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
• Proven experience with monitoring, network diagnostics and network analytics tools
• Proven experience with Cisco network equipment, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5, Infoblox
• Expert-level network troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of all network infrastructure components -switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, remote access systems, wireless systems, Internet infrastructure, private line services, low voltage, and carrier services
• Experience with and strong security and system infrastructure knowledge
• Excellent with network monitoring tools, protocol analyzers, protocol data flows
• Proficient at writing technical and business documentation
• Excellent at troubleshooting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with and strong knowledge on multiple operating systems, e.g., Windows, Linux, iOS, IOS, NXOS, ACI, etc...
• Experience at providing work direction and mentoring staff.
• Experience with and strong capability for managing major projects and integrating project needs across IS&T groups for a multi-organization company.
• Ability to be on-call 24X7.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant network certifications including Palo Alto PCNSE, PCNSA, PCCSA; Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCDE; Azure Certifications AZ-900, AZ-500, AZ-303/304

Work Schedule/Location:

• M-F; Days
• May work remote but will favor local candidates as there will be an intermittent need to be on-site.

Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and monitor all Network infrastructure components -switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, remote access systems, wireless systems, Internet infrastructure, private line services, low voltage, and carrier services.
• Participate in root cause analysis and recommend product enhancements or other appropriate actions to improve reliability and functionality.
• Provide Tier 3 Network troubleshooting and support.
• Design, configure, maintain, and manage network devices to achieve optimal performance and maximum availability.
• Perform automation, customization, and system administration for network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other IS&T teams and business units on change, contractual requirements, new hardware, and software installations and upgrades to enhance functionality in support of the business.
• Review and provide input on Network contractual agreements.
• Partner with Security; designing and developing the appropriate network structure for Security's needs; design and oversee implementation of Network security architecture.
• Assess security risk and propose solutions for risk mitigation.
• Respond to Audits and Requests for information as applicable.
• Monitor network capacity and design and develop solutions and strategies for necessary architectural changes to accommodate current and future needs.
• Manage network projects across technical infrastructure services, ensuring effective collaboration and timely completion.
• Define network controls and ensure that the appropriate best practices are in place.
• Provide daily work direction and mentorship to Network staff.
• Assess current architecture for gaps and design and recommend and prioritize needed changes.
• Create, maintain, and recommend technical and functional design documentation.