Network Engineer Architect

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

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The Network Architect is responsible for looking to the future of network and voice architecture to ensure that Fred Hutch and its partners and affiliates deploy efficient, cost-effective, secure, leading-edge network constructs in support of research and medicine. 

 

This role provides Fred Hutch with expert architect, engineering, and technical leadership for the enterprise-wide Network and IP Voice Infrastructure. Provides expert-level assistance with the analysis, planning, installation and operational support of the organization’s internal voice and data communication systems, including LANs, WANs, and other Internet, data communications systems and voice systems (including IP, SIP and VoIP).  Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Responsible for the evaluation of current systems, determination of future needs, and strategic direction.  Plans and leads implementation of large-scale systems/projects. Provides technical leadership, work leadership, and training to lower-level network engineers.  Responsible for improvements to voice and data system-related processes and standards.

 

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

• Perform Network and Network Security assessments of client environment, identify gaps and provide recommendations to address the gaps based on industry practices, standards, emerging technologies, and trends.
• Develop roadmaps and business case(s).
• Prepare executive and detailed presentations to the client leadership and other stakeholders.
• Develop Network and Network Security strategies for the environment.
• Develop Voice and Voice Security strategies for the environment.
• Lead teams on cloud network and security transformation projects.
• Develop Network and Network Security Architecture with inputs from key business, Infrastructure and Security stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation of network infrastructures solutions (Engineering, configuration, testing, deployment and hyper care support) and manage transition to the Operations team.
• Lead Project Management activities including planning, scheduling, RAID management, vendor management and financial management.
• Configure, install, and troubleshoot telephony and network systems.
• Create and maintain documentation and diagrams.
• Comply with departmental processes, such as incident management, change management and problem management.
• Monitor and report on voice and network systems usage, availability, and performance.
• Lead telephony and networking system evaluations.
• Collaborate with other members of IT staff and end users.
• Follow network and VoIP engineering best practices and adhere to existing policies and procedures.
• Perform advanced-to-expert level configuration, troubleshooting and problem mitigation on all voice and data network equipment, including wireless and network security equipment.
• Work effectively with vendors, contractors, and other staff to coordinate system installations and provide quality assurance oversight.
• Identify and maintain tools/applications for network monitoring, control, and reporting.
• Lead short and long-range capacity planning.
• Lead design, planning, and implementation of voice and data network systems.
• Lead the evaluation of functionality/feature sets needed for voice and data network and direct selection of the correct hardware/software accordingly.
• Utilize project planning and management skills to act as lead on large projects.
• Perform in-depth network analysis, and provide evaluation, determination, and direction.
• Provide advanced network designs, including diagrams and documentation.
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to lower-level staff.
• Perform 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis and after-hours/weekend work for planned maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering, Mathematics or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Nine or more years of experience architecting, designing, deploying and supporting advanced, large-scale, high-volume and reliable networks both physical & logical, as well as software-defined networking constructs.
• Experience as a lead network engineer in a major national or international production network environment.
• Cisco CCNP certification (or other equivalent network certification).
• Expected to be able to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Strong expertise with a variety of Network Management systems and approaches.
• Strong expertise with a variety of Datacenter and Cloud constructs as they relate to network infrastructure requirements both in support of the network itself as well as network users accessing Cloud resources.
• Identification, creation and deployment of virtualization and automation constructs to increase efficiency and reliability and decrease costs.
• Track record of successful, increased responsibility and decision making; successful design and deployment of major, large-scale leading-edge network constructs inclusive of automation and virtualization technologies.
• Track record of successful evaluation and proof-of-concept of leading-edge network technologies and tools.
• Proven record of advanced project planning and organizational skills, including building strong and supportive team relationships with ability to mentor and coach, delegate, make decisions and hold people accountable.
• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities.
• Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN, data communications systems, Internet and telecommunication protocols, remote access systems, server and LAN hardware systems, routers, switches, firewalls, UPS/PDU equipment, and wireless network equipment.
• Advanced understanding of ANSI/TIA/EIA standards and routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Advanced understanding of security engineering experience, including firewall rule set construction and management, Intrusion Detection Systems, and network access control systems.
• Expert analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced scripting/programming skills for task automation.
• Expert familiarity with software productivity packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Able to effectively prioritize heavy workload and meet tight deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CCIE certification.
• Experience in a major higher education, research, and/or medical/healthcare organization.
• Experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library, a set of detailed practices for IT service and asset management)
• Software coding tools & practices such as Agile, DevOps, Python, Ansible, Django, github, Containers.
• Prior experience using ServiceNow, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA, O365, Google Suite.

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A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $130,728 to $206,585, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.