ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Our focus on patient outcomes is at the core of everything we do, and our "think I can" attitude drives us to make a difference in the lives of those seeking alternative sleep apnea treatments.
WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM
At Inspire, we value people - your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering hybrid work schedules, excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.
If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!
ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are recruiting for a Network Architect to join our rapidly growing Information Services team located in the Minneapolis, MN location. In this newly created position reporting to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, you will be responsible for leading the network architecture function across Inspire's technology landscape, planning, designing and overseeing implementation of our Azure focused network. As a hands-on architect, you will partner with experts both inside and outside Inspire to build and govern our growing landscape.
OPPORTUNITIES YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE

• Contribute to and execute on IS strategy to ensure alignment with Inspire's goals and objectives.
• Partner with technology leaders to translate business needs into Information Services solutions.
• Manage and govern our Infrastructure as Code experience.
• Maintain and deploy critical infrastructure components through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling across the Azure landscape.
• Participate in governance processes to review and approve new solutions and projects to ensure that they are compliant with architectural standards, policies and guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze industry, technology and market trends to determine their potential impact or application for the organization.
• Educate and advocate for network architecture best practices.
• Create and review artifacts to provide an enterprise view of network strategy, processes, information and technology assets.
• Create templates and ensure the creation and maintenance of key artifacts such as Network Diagrams, Strategic Roadmaps, Landscape Diagrams, etc.
• Provide oversight, coaching, and guidance on Networking and Azure concepts across the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Leading groups of vendors / partners to deliver

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO OUR GREAT TEAM
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 7 years of progressive experience working as an enterprise, network, solution, or domain architect or similar role
• Hands-on experience with the development and deployment of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and modules within a cloud-based deployment model, preferably using Azure and Terraform
• Knowledge of Azure networking in a multi-tenant, multi-application, cross-organizational environment
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Strong understanding of software, hardware, architecture frameworks, and corporate technology and trends Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders and senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced level degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline

• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps for code management and implementation of CICD pipelines
• Ability to present and communicate technical concepts
• Experience leading efforts to create technological solutions and architectures impacting critical areas of the business
• Experience in dealing with topics related to cyber security, data privacy, etc.

• Strong consultative skills at a cross-functional level

• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical groups
• Medical device experience

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com

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