Network Engineer Lead at Inova Health System

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

240406.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aruba Platform, Enterprise Networking, Network Design, Cloud Platforms, Hybrid Environments, Vulnerability Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Capacity Planning, Performance Monitoring, Cross-functional Coordination, Network Security, Compliance, Technical Leadership, Mentorship, Network Optimization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Health is looking for a dedicated Network Engineer Lead to join the team. Full-time Day Shift: Monday–Friday, general office hours | Hybrid work schedule Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: * Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. * Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. * Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. * Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. * Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, hybrid career opportunities. Network Engineer Lead Job Responsibilities: * Oversees and assists team members in assigned functional area, which may include but not limited to, ensuring team is meeting key-deliverables and quality standards, addressing and resolving challenges, managing and tracking performance, and assisting in time management and scheduling; escalates issues to senior leaders as needed. * Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of network systems across data centers, cloud platforms, and hybrid environments. * Establishes and enforces enterprise-wide networking standards, policies, and procedures in collaboration with other technical leaders. * Oversees performance monitoring, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution to minimize downtime and disruptions. * Directs vulnerability management, patching, and compliance efforts to maintain secure and resilient network operations. * Guides the evaluation, testing, and adoption of emerging networking technologies to meet evolving business needs. * Serves as the primary technical authority during disaster recovery and business continuity planning, exercises, and execution. * Provides mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to team members, fostering professional growth and technical excellence. * Leads cross-functional collaboration with application, server, and security teams to resolve complex issues impacting system availability. * Communicates infrastructure status, risks, and project outcomes to IT leadership and executive stakeholders. * Oversees documentation of network architecture, implementation plans, recovery procedures, and operational standards. * Drives continuous improvement initiatives by researching industry trends and recommending cost/performance enhancements. * Ensures compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and federal/state regulations related to networking and data security. * Serves as an escalation point for urgent and complex network issues, coordinating resources and ensuring timely resolution. * Aligns network operations and projects with organizational goals, patient safety requirements, and long-term growth strategies. Minimum Requirements: * Education: Bachelor's degree OR 4 additional years of relevant experience * Experience: 10+ years enterprise networking * Strong Aruba platform mastery * Proven leadership and cross-functional coordination * Deep security and compliance experience We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of network systems across data centers and cloud platforms. Oversees team performance, enforces networking standards, and serves as the primary technical authority for disaster recovery and security compliance.