Senior Network Architect - Houston, TX

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Job description

Position Summary:
As Senior Network Architect at Empower Pharmacy, you will lead the design and implementation of resilient Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, security standards, and operational excellence. Your role will drive network innovation, support scalability and reliability, and provide technical leadership on infrastructure projects, contributing to our mission of empowering healthier, happier lives through secure, cutting-edge technology solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 11 and network security standards.

Develops and maintains company standards for network infrastructure, including Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Network (VPN), firewalls, routing, and Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), aligning with business and security needs.

Provides technical leadership, troubleshoot complex network issues, and manage vendor relationships for network services and security tools.

Collaborates with business units and stakeholders to design scalable network solutions that support company goals, security, and business continuity.

Monitors network performance, plan long-term optimization, and manage disaster recovery and system backup processes.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge and Skills:
Strong technical leadership in a large enterprise, with working knowledge of virtualization (Virtual Machine Ware), Windows domain administration, Office 365, Azure Active Directory, Amazon Web Services network services, and various enterprise technologies such as email security and VPN.

Key Competencies

Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.

Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.

Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.

Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.

Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.

Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.

Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.

Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of 10 years of IT experience, including 8 years architecting complex routing, switching, LAN/WAN, SDWAN, and VPN, with advanced knowledge of leading technologies like Aruba, Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto. Minimum of 8 years working with network security systems (Firewall, Proxy, Secure Access Service Edge) in a multi-regional enterprise environment. Experience with Trusted Network (CFR Part 11) and healthcare, pharmacy, or hospital environments is preferred.

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Business or equivalent field is required.

Proven experience with network facilities design, including IP Address Management, WiFi, and wiring for large warehouses and manufacturing plants, along with expertise in Aruba, VMware, and Fortinet technologies.

Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Certified Network Professional, Fortinet, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, The Open Group Architecture Framework TOGAF certifications preferred.

Benefits:
No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.

Onsite Health & Wellness - IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.

Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.

Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.

Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.

Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.

Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.

Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.

Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed - enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.

Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.

Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.

Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.

Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.

Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.

Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.

Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.

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