Network Engineer III - Remote

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.

We’re proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work®, and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee‑centric culture where people thrive.

Watch this short video for a brief introduction to Paradigm.

We are seeking a full‑time, remote Network Engineer III. The Network Engineer III is accountable for the analysis, design, implementation, administration, and support of Paradigm’s firewall and network infrastructure. Performs enterprise network engineering, administration, and support functions within a hybrid on‑premises and cloud environment. This role operates as a senior individual contributor within the IT organization, helping to build, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise networking platforms in a dynamic and evolving environment.

The position requires strong technical competency, reliability in delivering mission‑critical infrastructure, and a continued focus on availability, performance, and security.

• Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise firewall‑centric network infrastructure, including firewall platforms, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Engineer, configure, and maintain firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and network segmentation to support business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Implement secure network connectivity solutions across on‑premises data centers, cloud environments, and third‑party integrations.
• Evaluate and improve network designs to enhance resiliency, scalability, and security posture.

• Monitor firewall and network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation of the enterprise environment.
• Perform system tuning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of multi‑site network infrastructure.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex firewall and network incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with Paradigm security standards and Zero Trust principles.
• Partner with Information Security and GRC teams to support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Identify and remediate network vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security risks.
• Participate in firewall and network‑related security incident response and remediation efforts.

• Identify tasks necessary to achieve project goals and provide accurate work effort estimates.
• Lead or contribute to complex network initiatives including upgrades, migrations, firewall refreshes, and modernization projects.
• Execute network changes in accordance with established change management and operational processes.
• Coordinate activities with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful delivery of network solutions.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of firewall & network architectures, firewall configurations, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of network standards, best practices, and lifecycle management processes.
• Remain current on networking, firewall, and security technologies and recommend improvements aligned with business needs.
• Work as part of a team of infrastructure engineers who collectively demonstrate strong technical competency and operational reliability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Collaborate…