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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer III - Full Time West Des Moines, Iowa - **Company:** The Iowa Clinic - **Location:** West Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** VoIP, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Service, PCI Data Security Standards, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us8009bbc90befa7e387f54b7e48dd4097/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. * Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent experience required. * Minimum of 5 years of network engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior, lead, or architect-level role. * Healthcare or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred. * Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, SD-WAN, VoIP, network automation, and security architecture. * Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Python/Ansible automation, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA and PCI DSS. Preferred * PCNSE or other advanced networking, security, wireless, or automation certifications. * Experience with healthcare network environments, clinical systems integration, facility build-outs, or data center modernization initiatives. * Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architecture, NAC, network automation programs, and cloud telephony migrations. * Proven ability to present technical strategies, risk assessments, and investment recommendations to leadership teams. ## Description The Network Engineer III is the senior technical lead responsible for the design, optimization, security, and reliability of the organization's network infrastructure. This role provides expertise across routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, telephony, WAN, and cloud-connected environments while leading complex projects and supporting critical business and clinical operations. The Network Engineer III serves as the primary escalation point for network issues, drives infrastructure strategy, mentors team members, and ensures network services remain secure, resilient, and aligned with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, WAN, telephony, and cloud-connected environments. * Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex network issues, driving root cause analysis and long-term solutions to improve reliability and performance. * Develop and maintain network architecture standards, security controls, and infrastructure roadmaps that support organizational growth and compliance requirements. * Manage and optimize Palo Alto firewall, wireless, SD-WAN, and network monitoring platforms to ensure secure and efficient operations. * Lead network modernization initiatives, technology evaluations, and infrastructure projects from planning and design through deployment and support. * Partner with Information Security and IT leadership on segmentation, Zero Trust initiatives, compliance requirements, and risk management. * Drive network automation and operational efficiency through scripting, orchestration, and integration with enterprise management platforms. * Mentor and develop network team members, provide technical leadership, and contribute to team training, knowledge sharing, and hiring activities. * Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and executive-level reporting related to network performance, availability, and strategic initiatives. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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