IT Systems Architect I - Networking in support of GenAI and HPC - Remote

About the position The Plan, Design, and Architecture Unit within Enterprise Infrastructure Services - Service Management is seeking an IT Network Architect to lead the planning and design of network infrastructure solutions supporting Generative AI, Research, and clinical practice. This position will specialize in providing network solutions in support of on-premise Linux solutions and cloud-based technologies, enabling cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities. The architect will define the architectural roadmap for our next-generation network infrastructure and cloud environments, aligning with Mayo Clinic's strategic goals and research initiatives, with a focus on supporting Gen AI/LLM and HPC workloads. This includes designing and implementing high-performance network architectures for GenAI and HPC workloads, ensuring optimal performance and security. The role also involves collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to integrate network solutions with cloud networking services, developing and implementing network automation strategies for efficient provisioning, configuration, and management, and monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and evaluating new networking technologies to meet evolving needs. This critical role involves strategic planning, network design, and technical leadership, ensuring the network infrastructure is scalable, efficient, robust, and secure. Responsibilities • Lead the planning and design of network infrastructure solutions supporting Generative AI, Research, and clinical practice. • Specialize in providing network solutions for on-premise Linux solutions and cloud-based technologies. • Define the architectural roadmap for next-generation network infrastructure and cloud environments. • Design and implement high-performance network architectures for GenAI and HPC workloads. • Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to integrate network solutions with cloud networking services. • Develop and implement network automation strategies for efficient provisioning, configuration, and management. • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and evaluate new networking technologies. • Ensure the network infrastructure is scalable, efficient, robust, and secure. Requirements • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of demonstrated technical experience and 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience, or an Associate's degree plus 7 years of demonstrated technical experience and 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience. • High school diploma and 9 years of demonstrated IT technical experience focused on managing operating systems, plus 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience may be considered in lieu of the degree. • Experience working in healthcare technology. • Advanced level experience in managing both custom developed and vendor-supplied applications. • Demonstrated proficiency in managing operating systems, including configuration, internals, and maintenance processes. • Experience with SAN, NAS, and virtualized storage environments. • Experience in system hardware design, ordering, configuration, testing, and implementation of large/complex projects. • Mastery level expertise in one or more computing technologies. • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Systems Analysis and Design. • Advanced level experience with large scale Project Management. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant technical discipline. • Experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting in large-scale environments. • Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, InfiniBand, RDMA) and network virtualization technologies (SDN, NFV). • Knowledge of network security principles and best practices. • Experience with cloud networking services (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, GCP Cloud Interconnect). • Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting languages (Ansible, Python). • Experience with deep learning frameworks, AI/ML software, HPC environments, and cloud computing frameworks. • Relevant certifications (GCP/Azure). Apply tot his job