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# Network Engineer Lead

- **Company:** Inova Health
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Data Centers, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Network Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, ARUBA, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://elar.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/685390

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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.


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