Senior Network Systems Engineer

Empath Health is seeking an Senior Network Engineer to design, implementation, optimization, and support of the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role serves as the primary technical expert for network technologies and is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of all network services.

The Senior Network Engineer will take ownership of the network environment, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and lead initiatives that enhance performance, resiliency, and security. In addition to technical responsibilities, this role serves as an escalation point for complex issues and provides guidance and mentorship to other IT staff.

Location: Hybrid (driving distance to one of service areas, West Palm Beach, Sarasota, or Tampa/St.Petersburg)

What you'll Do

• Responsible for designing and maintaining the organization’s network architecture. This includes local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), wireless networks, and connections to cloud environments and external service providers.


• Develops scalable and resilient network designs that support both current operations and future growth.


• Responsible for implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations and works to eliminate single points of failure and ensure that critical systems remain accessible during outages or maintenance events.


• Implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations. The engineer works to eliminate single points of failure and ensure that critical systems remain accessible during outages or maintenance events.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.


• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.


• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.


• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.


• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• A strong technical expertise across a broad range of networking technologies. A deep understanding of TCP/IP networking and enterprise infrastructure is essential.


• Experience with routing and switching technologies, firewall configurations, and core network services such as DNS and DHCP and 


• strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose complex issues.


• Understanding of network security principles is required to ensure that network configurations align with organizational standards.


• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of formal education.