Senior Network Load Balancing Architect

Ascension

Senior Network Load Balancing Architect leading architecture and evolution of load balancing at Ascension. Ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical applications across environments.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,946 - $215,985 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise load balancing and application delivery, with a strong focus on F5, Citrix, and VMware technologies. Proven ability to design and implement highly available systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while leading cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

F5 BIG-IP ExpertiseCitrix NetScaler / ADC ProficiencyVMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer ExperienceLayer 4–7 Protocols KnowledgeHybrid and Multi-Cloud Architecture Understanding

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Hard Skills

Load BalancingApplication DeliveryNetwork EngineeringTraffic ManagementApplication Performance OptimizationGlobal Server Load BalancingTraffic SteeringMission-Critical Systems DesignHybrid Cloud ArchitectureMulti-Cloud Architecture

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem SolvingInnovation

Tools & Technologies

F5 BIG-IPCitrix ADCVMware AVIAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE)Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N)VMware VCP-NVNSX Advanced Load Balancer Certification

Industry Keywords

Layer 4–7 ProtocolsHigh AvailabilityPerformance OptimizationResiliencyCloud Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyAWSAzureCitrixCloudDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead 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 environments.
Serve as the technical authority for Layer 4–7 traffic management, defining standards, best practices, and strategic direction across F5, Citrix ADC, and VMware AVI platforms.
Drive 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 ecosystem.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High 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/management.
10+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5+ years in an architect-level role focused on load balancing and application delivery
Expert-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 steering
Demonstrated experience designing highly available, large-scale, mission-critical systems
Deep understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Proven ability to operate at both strategic architecture and deep technical levels
F5 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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more