[Remote] Senior Network Load Balancing Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. The Senior Network Load Balancing Architect will lead the architecture and evolution of enterprise load balancing and application delivery platforms, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical applications across cloud and on-premises environments.ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and evolution of enterprise load balancing and application delivery platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and resiliency for mission-critical applications across on-premises and cloud environmentsServe as the technical authority for Layer 4–7 traffic management, defining standards, best practices, and strategic direction across F5, Citrix ADC, and VMware AVI platformsDrive innovation and modernization by partnering across infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to deliver scalable solutions, solve complex production challenges, and shape the future of the organization's application delivery ecosystemSkillsHigh School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management10+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5+ years in an architect-level role focused on load balancing and application deliveryExpert-level hands-on experience with: F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM/APM preferred), Citrix NetScaler / ADC, VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI Networks)Strong expertise in: Layer 4–7 protocols (HTTP/S, TCP, UDP, SSL/TLS, DNS), Global server load balancing (GSLB), Application performance optimization and traffic steeringDemonstrated experience designing highly available, large-scale, mission-critical systemsDeep understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)Proven ability to operate at both strategic architecture and deep technical levelsF5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) / F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE)Advanced or specialist certifications strongly preferred, such as: Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N) or higher, VMware VCP-NV or NSX Advanced Load Balancer certifications, Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP – Professional level preferred)BenefitsComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreEligible for an annual bonus incentiveCompany OverviewAnswering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://healthcare.ascension.org.