Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascension is a nonprofit Catholic health system seeking a Network Architecture and Engineering Director to lead enterprise network architecture and engineering. The role manages engineering leaders, technology investments, network strategy, modernization programs, operational excellence, and strategic vendor relationships across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire engineering talent: Build a high-performing culture by managing, coaching, and mentoring a team of managers, architects, and principal engineers to ensure strong accountability, continuous development, and future succession
- Manage multi-million dollar technology investments: Own the multi-year OPEX and CAPEX financial portfolio—driving annual budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiations to maximize return on technology investments while optimizing operating costs
- Set and execute enterprise network strategy: Define the multi-year architecture roadmap and engineering standards across hybrid/multi-cloud, SD-WAN, and network security to build secure, scalable, and resilient clinical and enterprise systems
- Drive program delivery and operational excellence: Oversee the end-to-end network project portfolio, ensuring major modernization and lifecycle programs are delivered on time and within budget while reducing technical debt and systemic risk
- Champion strategic vendor and partner relationships: Oversee key technology vendor relationships and commercial agreements, holding external partners accountable for service quality, delivery commitments, and optimal contract terms
Skills
- High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management
- Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management
- Demonstrated Executive Engineering Leadership: progressive leadership experience managing large-scale, enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering teams, including managing managers, architects, and senior engineering leads
- Full Lifecycle Enterprise Network Expertise: Proven track record of defining strategy, standards, and modernization roadmaps across complex hybrid/multi-cloud environments, SD-WAN, data center networks, and network security
- Strategic Financial & Portfolio Ownership: Demonstrated experience directly owning and managing large-scale annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets, including multi-year technology refresh plans, vendor contracts, and strategic sourcing
Benefits
- Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
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