Ascension

Network Architecture and Engineering Director

Ascension • $152K — $214K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years relevant experience, including 2 in management, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years relevant experience, including 2 in management.
  • Progressive leadership experience managing large-scale Network Architecture & Engineering teams.
  • Expertise in defining strategies and modernization roadmaps across hybrid/multi-cloud environments, SD-WAN, and network security.
  • Proven ownership of large-scale annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
  • Experience with vendor contracts and strategic sourcing for technology investments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a team of engineering professionals to cultivate a high-performing culture.
  • Manage and oversee multi-million dollar technology investments through effective budgeting and forecasting.
  • Define and execute the enterprise network strategy to ensure secure and resilient systems.
  • Drive timely delivery of network projects while minimizing technical debt and systemic risk.
  • Manage relationships and contracts with key technology vendors to ensure quality service and commitments.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
  • Remote work opportunity
  • Full-time schedule with standard day hours.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Department: Core Tech Network

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Location: Remote

Salary: $152,083.90 - $214,706.69

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • 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.

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.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR 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.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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