Sr. Network and Infrastructure Engineer at Southern Orthodontic Partners

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Firewalls, Switches, Wireless, Azure Cloud, Virtualization, Server Management, Project Management, Mentorship, HIPAA Compliance, PCI DSS Compliance, Meraki, UniFi, Windows Server, Entra ID

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Role: Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer Job Type: Full-time, Exempt Reports To: Director of IT Operations Location: Nashville/ Onsite Southern Orthodontic Partners (SOP) is seeking a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to serve as a technical leader within the IT Infrastructure team. This role designs, administers, and secures SOP’s network infrastructure across 120+ practice locations and Azure cloud environments. You will manage firewalls, switches, wireless, and physical/virtual servers while driving modernization (virtualization, decommissioning) and providing mentorship with clear, measurable project progress. Essential Job Functions*: Network Administration & Security Manage SOP’s network across 120+ locations (firewalls, switches, wireless). Maintain network security standards (firmware, patches, best practice configs). practice configs). Monitor and troubleshoot performance, implementing reliability/security improvements. Administer and optimize Azure networking and hybrid connectivity (VNets, VPN gateways, NSGs, etc). Partner with cybersecurity to ensure configurations align with HIPAA, PCI DSS, and internal security policies. Server & Virtualization Management Lead virtualization initiatives, migrating physical on-prem servers to virtual and/or cloud-based environments. Manage physical server decommissions (migrate data, validate backups, and asset disposal). Maintain remaining on-prem servers: OS/security patching, health monitoring, and operational upkeep. Manage Azure infrastructure resources including virtual machines, storage, and related services. Project Management & Organization Lead infrastructure projects end-to-end (plan, track milestones, report progress). Maintain project documentation, task lists, and status updates to ensure transparency and accountability. Coordinate with clinical operations, practice managers, and vendors to execute infrastructure initiatives. Support additional initiatives as assigned (ISP migrations, device deployments, and system integrations). Team Leadership & Mentorship Serve as a senior technical resource; set standards for quality, consistency, and professionalism. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, drive knowledge transfer. Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and infrastructure runbooks. *Please note: this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities required for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice. Essential Job Skills: 7+ years in IT infrastructure with a focus on multi-site network administration. Expertise with enterprise firewall platforms (e.g., Meraki, UniFi, or equivalent). Hands-on experience supporting enterprise switches and wireless deployments at scale. Proficiency with Azure infrastructure services (VMs, VNets, VPN, storage, Entra ID). Experience with server virtualization and physical-to-virtual migrations. Windows Server administration, patching, and lifecycle management. Strong project execution skills: organization, tracking, documentation, and delivery. Experience mentoring junior technical staff. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally. Self-directed, able to prioritize and work independently; flexible schedule and travel as needed. Requirements Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 7+ years infrastructure management/support experience in a multi-site environment. Azure IaaS / cloud infrastructure experience. Enterprise firewall/network platform experience (Meraki, UniFi, or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications: Healthcare IT experience; knowledge of HIPAA technical safeguards. Certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Azure Administrator AZ-104, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent). ITIL familiarity and service management practices. Microsoft 365, Intune, and Entra ID familiarity. Network monitoring tools experience (PRTG, SolarWinds, Auvik, or similar). Telecom/ISP management experience across distributed locations.

Responsibilities

This senior role involves designing, administering, and securing the network infrastructure across over 120 practice locations and Azure cloud environments, focusing on managing firewalls, switches, and servers. The engineer will also lead modernization efforts like virtualization and provide technical mentorship to junior team members.