Network Lead

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble Health Partners Ensemble Health Partners is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference O.N.E Purpose Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation. Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results. The Opportunity Job Summary We are seeking seasoned Network Lead to oversee and optimize our enterprise network infrastructure, with a specialized focus on Palo Alto Networks technologies, within a Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) environment. This role is critical to ensuring secure, compliant, and high-performing connectivity across clinical, financial, and patient engagement systems. This position will require occasional after‑hours and weekend work. Essential Job Functions Lead the design, implementation, and support of secure network infrastructure across healthcare RCM platforms, including EHR integrations, billing systems, and patient portals. Manage and optimize Palo Alto Networks solutions including firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect, and threat prevention services. Ensure HIPAA‑compliant network architecture and enforce security policies aligned with healthcare regulations. Collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and RCM application teams to ensure secure data transmission and system interoperability. Monitor network performance and proactively address latency, downtime, and security vulnerabilities affecting RCM workflows. Lead network incident response and root cause analysis for outages impacting revenue cycle operations. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and support staff. Maintain documentation and change management processes in alignment with healthcare IT standards. Evaluate and implement network technologies that enhance scalability, security, and automation in RCM environments. Education Level Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. 7+ years of experience in enterprise networking, with 3+ years in a leadership role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies in healthcare or regulated environments. Strong understanding of healthcare data flows, HL7/FHIR protocols, and RCM system dependencies. Familiarity with HIPAA, HITECH, and other healthcare compliance frameworks. Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSA , PCNSE ) highly preferred. Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience with SD‑WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust architectures in healthcare settings. Knowledge of healthcare RCM platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech). Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python) for network configuration and monitoring. Exposure to identity‑based access controls and NAC solutions. This position pays between $111,800‑$167,700 based on experience. Join an award‑winning company Five‑time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020‑2022, 2024‑2025 Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021‑2024 22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019‑2024 Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024 Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022‑2023 Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022‑2024 Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024 Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024 Great Place to Work certified 2023‑2024 Innovation Work‑Life Flexibility Leadership Purpose + Values Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include: Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well‑being programs. Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation. Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement. Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company. Ensemble Health Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble Health Partners also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Ensemble Health Partners provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. 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