IT Network Architect - IT Network Infrastructure at McLeod Health

Florence, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Architecture, LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center, Cloud, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Routing, Switching, Load Balancing, Compliance, Documentation, Problem Solving, Technical Oversight, Cybersecurity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Essential Job Responsibilities/Expectations Job Responsibilities: · Develop and maintain enterprise network architecture for LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, and cloud environments. · Define secure, resilient, and scalable designs aligned with organizational objectives. · Translate business requirements into architectural standards and documentation. · Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements. · Maintain architecture diagrams and configuration standards. · Lead design and implementation of major network initiatives (e.g., migrations, integrations, expansions). · Provide technical oversight during deployment and testing. · Participate in support rotations as needed. · Design and optimize wireless networks for high-density environments. · Implement secure access and authentication strategies. · Architect secure network topologies with segmentation and encryption. · Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness. · Collaborate with cybersecurity to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS). · Prepare documentation for audits and compliance. · Guide network monitoring and automation strategies. · Ensure changes follow organizational policies and governance standards. · Regularly engage with leadership and governance committees on network health and projects. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience). Professional certifications (e.g., advanced networking certifications). Experience: 5–7 years of experience in enterprise networking within complex environments. Strong knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, and network security principles. Experience with redundancy, load balancing, and disaster recovery planning. Familiarity with healthcare IT systems and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The IT Network Architect will develop and maintain enterprise network architecture across various environments, ensuring secure and scalable designs. They will lead major network initiatives and collaborate with cybersecurity to meet compliance requirements.