Overview Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. With a focus on people and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent delivers care through a system of 30 acute care hospitals, 24,000+ team members and more than 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states. POSITION SUMMARY: The Network Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for the strategic design, development, and evolution of Ardents enterprise network infrastructure. This role ensures the network is secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with the organizations business goals and digital transformation initiatives. The Network Architect works closely with the network engineering team, cross-functional IT groups, and business stakeholders to provide expert guidance on emerging technologies, cloud networking, and cybersecurity best practices. Responsibilities Designs, configures, and supports enterprise-grade network infrastructure, including Cisco and Fortinet platforms, across data centers, cloud environments, and remote sites. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of network architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Ensures high availability, redundancy, and performance of critical network systems through proactive monitoring and capacity planning. Participates in network assessments, audits, and incident response efforts to ensure compliance and operational resilience. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, and digital transformation initiatives. Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies to improve network efficiency, scalability, and security. Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Deep understanding of enterprise IT operations and how network infrastructure supports business objectives. Creates and delivers technical presentations, network diagrams, and solution proposals. QualificationsEducation & Experience: Associates degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent technical experience * 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, preferably within healthcare or other highly regulated industries.