Lead Engineer - Network Engineering

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Engineer - Network Engineering.

In this role, the Lead Network Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and operationalization of enterprise data network platforms. This role develops comprehensive system design documentation to guide deployment, support ongoing operations, and ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with best practices. The Lead Network Engineer collaborates closely with Architecture, Applications, and IT Security teams to ensure network solutions effectively support the needs of our clinical, administrative, educational, and research functions. This includes conducting technical assessments, serving as a liaison with strategic partners and vendors, and ensuring platforms are maintained in accordance with vendor guidelines, all aimed at minimizing technology debt and sustaining long-term infrastructure health.

Job Responsibilities:

As a technical leader, this individual provides guidance and mentorship to both Network Engineering and Operations teams, driving the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies to deliver resilient, high-performance network infrastructure.

• Increase the effectiveness of NYU Langone Health Network Systems platforms by building strategies and delivering value:
• Advance Network Platform Evolution Champion continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies and industry best practices. Define and maintain a forward-looking roadmap that supports a scalable, collaborative, and future-ready network architecture
• Collaborate on Application Performance Optimization Partner with MCIT architects and cross-functional teams to design network solutions that improve enterprise application delivery, ensuring low latency, high availability, and optimal user experience across clinical, research, and administrative environments.
• Lead Security, Compliance, and Resilience Initiatives Work closely with information security teams to enforce network segmentation, zero-trust principles, access controls, and threat mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, GDPR) and design highly resilient architectures with built-in redundancy and failover capabilities.
• Perform Proactive Capacity Planning Conduct regular assessments of network utilization and growth trends to ensure infrastructure can support the expanding demands of the Medical Center, including new facilities, digital health initiatives, and research workloads.
• Own End-to-End Network Project Leadership Lead major network initiatives, including migrations, hardware refreshes, and cloud integrations, from concept through deployment. Develop detailed implementation plans, manage risks, coordinate stakeholders, and enforce rigorous change control processes to minimize service disruption.
• Develop implementation plans, manage risk, coordinate stakeholders, and enforce change control processes to minimize disruption.
• Evaluate and Integrate Emerging Technologies Monitor advancements in networking innovation, such as AI-driven operations, automation, SASE, and intent-based networking, and assess their applicability for secure, efficient adoption within the enterprise environment.
• Design and Deploy Enterprise-Grade Network Solutions Lead the architecture and implementation of secure, high-performance networks across data centers, campuses, remote sites, and cloud platforms. Solutions include LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, and zero-trust connectivity models aligned with organizational needs.
• Serve as a Trusted Technical Liaison and Advisor Build strong partnerships across engineering, operations, security, and vendor teams to align technical direction with business priorities. Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders and executive leadership through presentations on project status, technical strategy, and risk management.

• Provide technical leadershipand increase collaboration levels within the organization:
• • Provide Technical Leadership and Team Development Lead and mentor engineering teams to strengthen technical expertise, foster innovation, and cultivate talent. Drive accountability, collaboration, and high performance across network functions.
  • Champion a Culture of Operational Excellence Promote continuous improvement by leading root cause analysis of complex incidents, resolving systemic issues, and implementing sustainable corrective actions to enhance reliability and service quality.
  • Define and Execute Network Transformation Strategy Help shape the vision, strategic roadmap, and governance framework for modernizing network platforms. Align transformation initiatives with business goals, clinical operations, and IT architecture standards.
  • Establish Strategic Frameworks for Innovation and Efficiency Develop and implement an integrated strategy that governs emerging technologies, optimizes capital and operational spending, and enables scalable, secure infrastructure to support evolving organizational needs.
  • Accelerate Secure Adoption of Emerging Technologies Enable seamless, secure access to applications and data, anytime, anywhere, by rapidly integrating innovative solutions such as zero trust, SASE, automation, and cloud networking into the enterprise environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and infrastructure design, with a strong focus on large-scale, mission-critical environments.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Cisco IOS, Cisco hardware platforms, IP routing, and switching technologies. Proven experience with advanced networking services including IP firewalls, load balancers, and multicast routing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of core and emerging network technologies: TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, SNMP, IPSec, VPNs, Ethernet switching, LAN/WAN design, service provider networks, and extranet architectures. Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN solutions is essential.
• In-depth understanding of Cisco and Arista network architectures, including data center, campus, and edge deployments. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor environments.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud networking, including public cloud adoption frameworks (AWS, Azure), workload migration strategies, and secure connectivity models between on-premises and cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCIE preferred; minimum of CCNP.
• Proficiency with commercial enterprise network security and services, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security gateways, TACACS+, NAC (Network Access Control), and Zero Trust principles.
• Proficiency in network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform) and APIs for configuration management, change orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives using formal or agile project management methodologies.
• Experience managing timelines, risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong background in ITIL-aligned processes: Change Advisory Board (CAB), incident management, problem resolution, and service continuity planning.
• Experience designing resilient architectures that support DR site failover, and RTO/RPO (Recovery Time Objective / Recovery Point Objective) recovery strategies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language for non-technical stakeholders, including executives and leadership teams. Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities are essential.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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