Overview Job Description Department: Technology – Infrastructure & Network Operations Team: Network Operations Title: Network Engineer Position Summary The Network Engineer is a core member of the Network Operations team responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing HealthEdge’s enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises data centers, cloud environments, and remote access platforms. This role operates within a team-driven model emphasizing 24/7 availability, ITIL-aligned processes, automation, and measurable operational outcomes in support of our healthcare SaaS platform. Essential Responsibilities Technical Execution & Operations • Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, firewall, and load-balancing infrastructure across multi-site and multi-cloud environments • Monitor network performance (SolarWinds, Datadog, ThousandEyes) and proactively resolve issues before they impact service delivery and SLA targets • Implement network security controls including firewall rule sets, IDS/IPS, segmentation, NAC, and zero-trust architecture principles • Design and manage AWS network infrastructure — VPCs, subnets, route tables, IGW, NAT Gateways, and ELBs — for scalable, highly available architectures • Configure AWS Transit Gateway and VPC peering for secure, low-latency connectivity across accounts, regions, and on-premises environments • Implement AWS Direct Connect and Site-to-Site VPN for hybrid connectivity between HealthEdge data centers and AWS • Administer AWS Route 53 including private hosted zones, resolver rules, and health-check-based routing policies • Manage AWS Security Groups, Network ACLs, AWS Network Firewall, and AWS Shield for least-privilege access and DDoS protection • Leverage AWS CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and AWS Network Manager for observability, traffic analysis, and anomaly detection • Support Azure or GCP networking as required — VNets/VPCs, peering, and hybrid connectivity Incident Response & Change Management • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation, triaging and resolving network incidents per SLA targets; contribute to post-incident reviews to drive MTTR reduction • Execute network changes through established change management processes; serve as Tier 3 escalation resource for complex issues Automation & Continuous Improvement • Develop automation scripts and IaC (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Python) to improve monitoring, alerting, and network deployment workflows • Build and maintain IaC for AWS network resources enabling repeatable, auditable deployments; surface optimization opportunities across the team’s roadmap Documentation & Collaboration • Maintain topology diagrams, runbooks, IPAM, and change records; support DR testing, vendor coordination, and legacy environment consolidation • Collaborate across Infrastructure, Security, DevOps, and Application teams; mentor junior team members Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or equivalent professional experience • 5+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering or network operations experience • Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP) • Experience with enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/FTD) • Demonstrated AWS networking expertise: VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security Groups, Network ACLs, AWS Network Firewall • Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Datadog, PRTG, or similar) • Experience with SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, or equivalent) • Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, IPAM, SSL/TLS, and PKI • Hands-on experience with IaC and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Python) • Familiarity with ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes • Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications • Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, NSE, or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty • Experience in healthcare SaaS or regulated environments (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2) • Experience with large-scale infrastructure integrations or M&A network consolidation • Familiarity with HealthEdge products (HealthRules® Payer, HealthEdge Source™, GuidingCare®, Wellframe™) • Network automation experience at scale in a 24/7 operations environment