Principal Network Engineer | Consultant

The Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization (PO) that uses an interdisciplinary team approach for care planning and implementing purposeful high quality, affordable, and integrated health care services to the elderly. Our elderly meet PACE requirements as prescribed by CMS and are referred to as participants. Our PO includes Adult Day Health Centers and primary care clinics, promoting participant autonomy, quality of life and the ability for individuals to live in their communities THE POSITION : The Lead Engineer (Infrastructure) is a key senior leadership role within the IT team, responsible for managing the Infrastructure team and strategic outsourcing partners, while contributing to the development of the organization's IT infrastructure strategy. Reporting to the VP of IS and Cloud Services, this role combines technical expertise with strategic and managerial responsibilities to ensure the delivery of a reliable, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in working within infrastructure teams, delivering complex IT projects, and contributing to strategic initiatives. This role demands strong project leadership, technical depth, and the ability to align infrastructure capabilities with business objectives.

The salary range for the Lead Engineer-Infrastructure position at Center for Elders Independence is $142,944 - $230,312. Annual salary is based on the market for the Lead Engineer - Infrastructure position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history. Team Leadership and Development : Lead project team on key milestones, provide technical and collaborative mentorship, and contribute to the development of the infrastructure team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Contribution : Collaborate with the VP of IS and Cloud Services to contribute to the development and execution of the organization's IT infrastructure strategy.

Vendor and Partner Management : Manage strategic outsourcing partners and third-party vendors, ensuring services meet organizational standards and strategic objectives.

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud services.

Project Leadership : Oversee the delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines, and providing technical guidance to project teams.

Security and Compliance Management : Ensure robust security protocols, maintain compliance with policy and regulatory requirements, oversee disaster recovery and business continuity, and support ongoing improvements to security controls within the Information Security Program.

Performance and Optimization : Monitor system performance and drive improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Service Collaboration : Work closely with Service Desk management to identify and implement improvements to infrastructure and processes that enhance IT service delivery and user experience.

Extensive experience (10+ years) in IT infrastructure engineering and project leadership roles.

HyperV, VMware)

Cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure

Identity management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory

Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)

Cloud telephony and communication systems

Microsoft security and privacy products (Defender, Intune, Purview)

Zero Trust Network Architecture (e.g., Cloud-managed network devices (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Fortinet)

Microsoft Intune, Autopilot)

Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, fostering a high-performance culture.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems, and vulnerability management.

Demonstrated experience in managing complex IT infrastructure projects and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

CISSP, Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. SUPERVISED BY : Vice President of IS and Cloud Services

Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a "capitation" healthcare plan.