Network Engineer - Intermediate

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of current and future enterprise network systems. Equipment in scope includes routers, switches, wiring, servers, back-up systems, firewalls, load balancers, proxy servers, network management systems and diagnostic tools. Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various technical and non-technical factors. Plans and implements large-scale systems projects. Provides work leadership and training to lower level network technicians. Requires strong technical skills and working knowledge of LAN/MAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

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  Develop written policies and procedures to support network operations, security and integrity.
  
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  Maintain network documentation and create it when deficiencies are identified.
  
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  Assist with the development of departmental, hospital, region, enterprise and project related budgets.
  
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  Provide escalation support for major incidents and field technicians requests.
  
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  Provide cross training to peers and lower level technicians.
  
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  Participate as part of an on-call rotation for after-hours support.
  
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  Submit change records for known projects with sufficient time to meet organizational goals.
  
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  Implement required changes in the environment with minimum impact through proper test and implementation plans.
  
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  Complete all incidents and requests in accordance with the organizational Service Level Agreements (SLA).
  
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  Lead projects at an Enterprise level to meet business goals, support new technology implementations, and facilitate network tasks for acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture agreements.
  
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  Leverage existing network management and monitoring solutions to proactively detect deficiencies and make improvement recommendations.
  

Qualifications:


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

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  Strong knowledge on at least one of the network core competencies: routing, switching or security
  
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  Experience with various network troubleshooting tools such as packet analysis software, wireless spectrum analysis and web diagnostic tools.
  
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  Ability to quickly learn systems with little or no documentation. Continuous learning of new systems, business processes and concepts are a must.
  
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  Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
  
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  Basic knowledge of Project Management terminology and methodology is required.
  
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  Experience in Microsoft client/server environment is required
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Cisco CCNA and CCNP certifications are preferred. Extensive and proven experience may be substituted for certification where appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

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  Five (5) years documented experience in a large-scale distributed network environment
  

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  High School Diploma or GED
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

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  Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA)
  

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

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  Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCNP)
  
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  Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)