It Network and Telecommunications - Senior Specialist (itnt-ss/ets) - Internal

IT Network and Telecommunications – Senior Specialist (ITNT-SS/ETS) - Internal Internal posting only for current HCA employees. Join the Enterprise Technology Services division at HCA as a Network Solutions Architect (ITNT-SS) to design and optimize secure, scalable infrastructure across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments. In this senior‑level role, you will lead the modernization of our network performance while ensuring our systems remain highly available, compliant, and aligned with business goals. This position offers flexible telework arrangements and career growth for current qualified HCA staff. About the division The Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) division is the agency’s designated technology provider for the HCA. ETS delivers innovative Information Technology solutions for enterprise‑class business solutions that support the mission of HCA’s divisions and business program groups. About the position The IT Network and Telecommunications Senior Specialist (Network Solutions Architect) designs, implements, and optimizes secure and scalable network infrastructures spanning LAN, WAN, cloud environments, and data centers, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, State OCIO policies, and HCA’s enterprise architecture standards. This senior‑level role applies deep technical expertise to build highly available connectivity solutions, modernize network performance, and align long‑term infrastructure strategy with business needs. This position coordinates with external service providers and partner agencies, implements proactive monitoring tools, and ensures infrastructure remains secure, reliable, and aligned with industry best practices. Responsibilities Architect and document existing and new technologies and solutions providing integration and interoperability of network services for agency, state and non‑state IT systems. Provide senior‑level consultation for IT projects and initiatives, reviewing approaches for compliance with related architecture components. Work with stakeholders and team members to understand business requirements and technical needs, documenting current and/or future system architecture. Identify, communicate, and document how new or upgraded technologies interact, support, and integrate with existing technologies and information systems used by HCA. Plan, document, and collaborate to develop a path for migrations, deployments, and installations of HCA owned IT systems. Create, manage and maintain Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections in and out of the agency’s VPC environments. Create, manage and maintain Peering Connections within the VPC environments. Architect and implement network segmentation within the VPC environments. Develop and maintain emergency operations processes and documentation. Collaboratively work with WaTech and other vendors in the design and implementation of network connections into the agency's cloud computing environment. Manage and maintain technical documentation. Responsible for tier‑3 troubleshooting. Required qualifications Option 1 : Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, and five (5) years of the required experience below. Option 2 : Associate’s degree or equivalent in Network Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, and seven (7) years of required experience below. Option 3 : Nine (9) years of the required experience below. Required experience includes the following: Professional IT experience analyzing, designing, installing and/or maintaining Cisco (LANs & WANs) network infrastructure equipment. Experience designing application architecture for medium to large networks or providing IT customer or technical support. Required competencies: The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Preferred qualifications Operational experience in designing, administering, configuring and/or troubleshooting Cisco switches & routers, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), PaloAlto firewalls, or Orion SolarWinds. Desired certifications: CCNP, CCNA, CCDA, Wireshark Certified Network Analyst (WCNA), ITIL Foundations. What we have to offer Meaningful work with friendly co‑workers who care about those we serve. A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person‑centered. A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options. A great total compensation and benefit package. A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby. Free parking. EEO statement HCA is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr