JOB SUMMARY

The Network Engineer is responsible for planning, implementation, and operational support of network connectivity and network security systems. Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Firepower & Meraki management, and ISE as well as other industry leading appliances and tools such as Palo Alto and F5 or Netscaler. Create and provide documentation on all network connectivity and defense systems. The Network Engineer should be capable of working independently while balancing the demands of both project based work and ad-hoc tasks. This individual will also provide Tier 3 support to our Information Service teams and will routinely engage vendor support. Other duties include design and budgetary contributions as needed for construction projects. Relies on experience, and judgment to perform the functions of the job.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Undergraduate degree in Information Systems or related field preferred

Licensure: CCNA or CCNP highly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of six (6) years work experience with cloud and on-prem systems (preferably Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki, SolarWinds, Visio, etc.) along with a support logging system;

A minimum of eight (8) years work experience with Cisco equipment (Firewalls, Switches, Routers, etc.) and server infrastructure, and networking software.

Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) would accept an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the candidate possesses the knowledge and abilities required by the position.

Skills: A highly motivated, detail and service oriented individual that can work effectively with minimal direction in a job environment which requires creative leadership and precise written and verbal communication, problem solving, organizational and technical skills;

A technical and functional understanding of hospital and related information systems that will allow credibility in the eyes of hospital and HHCS management, end users, Information Services personnel, consultants and vendors;

A self-motivated, detail and service oriented individual with supervisory, organization, typing and precise communication skills.

Ability to work with and utilize to the best advantage the Hamilton Health Care System representatives of various vendors and consultants;

A mature individual with a strong sense of organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office/information systems environment, subject to frequent interruptions, heavy deadline requirements, along with high noise potential and cool temperatures in the data/print center. The associate frequently works with sensitive and confidential patient and business information.

The individual must be able to do the following:

• maintain control;
• effectively establish and update priorities and exercise accurate judgment during high stress and peak workload periods;
• communicate effectively with management, members of the staff, system users, consultants and vendors in order to complete their requests;
• to lift, transport and install computer equipment;
• maintain a flexible schedule required in order to accommodate unusual work schedules and other responsibilities.