Network Architecture and Engineering Director

Department: Core Tech Network

Schedule

Days | Full-time

Pay

$152,083.90 - $215,706.69
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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.