Network Architect

Job#: 2081955

Job Description:

Contract-to-hire

Location: Columbus, OH

Onsite

Payrate: $60-$65/hr W2

The Network Domain Architect plays a critical role in supporting the infrastructure and application delivery lifecycles for a large healthcare organization. This includes detailed design, integration, maintenance, and upgrades of network hardware, software, and standards across both on-premises and cloud environments.

This role ensures the integrity, security, and performance of the network infrastructure, which is essential to supporting clinical operations, patient care systems, and enterprise applications. The Network Solutions Architect evaluates project requirements and solution designs to ensure they are technically sound, secure, and aligned with healthcare compliance standards and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions that align with the healthcare organization's strategic goals.
• Architect LANs, WANs, data center networks, wireless networks, and hybrid cloud networks. Maintain detailed documentation of network flows, configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
• Select and implement appropriate networking protocols and technologies, including routing (e.g., OSPF, BGP), switching (e.g., VLANs, STP), and hardware (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
• Apply network security best practices, including segmentation, ACLs, encryption, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and policy enforcement, with a focus on protecting sensitive healthcare data.
• Integrate network infrastructure with other IT systems such as servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and cloud services to support clinical and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive efficiency through network automation using vendor APIs and custom scripting to reduce manual tasks and improve reliability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems analysis, or a related field-or equivalent experience.
• At least six years of experience in IT design and implementation, with deep expertise in infrastructure, network design, and security.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and project management principles, with the ability to support agile teams and assess technical risks and opportunities.
• Experience presenting technical solutions to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT environments and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA) is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and business stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable network solutions.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.