Marshfield Clinic Health System is hiring a Principal Network Engineer to apply expert networking knowledge to research, design, and implement complex, multi-vendor network infrastructure solutions. In this critical telecom-focused role, you will lead the technical design and implementation to ensure high performance, reliability, and security for the organization’s network.

What You'll Do

Analyze business and technical requirements, identify broad network design issues, and provide solutions that meet organizational needs.
Lead the technical design and implementation of LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security infrastructure.
Develop and implement network policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other network engineers.
Collaborate with other IT teams, business units, and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide solutions.
Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
Keep abreast of emerging network technologies, trends, and best practices and provide proactive recommendations.
Work with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement new network technologies, tools, and services.
Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the networking infrastructure.
Lead numerous concurrent network projects that improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
Work closely with infrastructure and security architects, network engineers, business analysts, and leadership to ensure timely project completion and proactive maintenance.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Eight years of experience in network engineering.
At least two years in a senior or principal-level role.
Advanced knowledge and experience with network routing, switching, LAN/WAN, wireless, network design and architecture, protocols, and security.
Proven ability to lead and mentor network engineers.
Advanced technical knowledge and experience.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills across technology disciplines.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively as part of multi-disciplined teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.