Career Level Summary (Common for all jobs at this level) •
Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business or clinical/patient care issues to improve processes or services.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Functional Knowledge
Requires conceptual and practical expertise in networking and general knowledge of related areas.
Business Expertise
Has knowledge of best practices and how IT Networking integrates with other areas or aligns with other areas to provide holistic patient care; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market.
Leadership
Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements.
RESPONSABILITIES
Network Design and Planning:
Develop and design complex network architectures to meet the organization's current and future requirements.
Plan network upgrades and expansions while considering scalability and security.
Network Implementation:
Deploy and configure network hardware and software components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Ensure proper integration of new network technologies and services.
Network Security:
Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists, to safeguard the network from threats.
Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and traffic patterns.
Identify and resolve network issues, including downtime and connectivity problems, in a timely manner.
Capacity Planning:
Analyze network traffic patterns and usage to predict future capacity requirements.
Recommend upgrades and optimizations to support growing network demands.
Network Documentation:
Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and inventory records.
Network Automation:
Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline network provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
Team Leadership and Mentoring:
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on network-related projects.
Vendor Management:
Evaluate and select network hardware and software vendors.
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement processes.
Policy and Compliance:
Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry standards and organizational policies.
Develop and enforce network-related policies and procedures.
SKILLS:
Advanced Networking Protocols and Technologies
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLANs.
Proficiency in emerging technologies like SD-WAN, SDN, and network virtualization.
Security Expertise
Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network segmentation.
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and threat mitigation strategies.
Routing and Switching
Mastery of router and switch configurations, including Cisco, Juniper, or other leading vendors.
Expertise in designing and optimizing routing tables and switching fabrics for high performance and redundancy.
Network Monitoring and Management
Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, Nagios, or SolarWinds.
Ability to troubleshoot network issues and implement proactive monitoring solutions.
Cloud Networking
Knowledge of cloud networking services and configurations in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Skill in connecting on-premises networks to cloud environments securely.
Network Automation and Scripting
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Ansible for automating network tasks.
Experience with network automation frameworks like Puppet or Chef.
Load Balancing and Content Delivery
Understanding of load balancing concepts and technologies.
Familiarity with content delivery networks (CDNs) for optimizing content delivery and performance.
Network Design and Architecture
Ability to design and implement complex network architectures, considering scalability, redundancy, and performance.
Experience with network documentation and diagramming tools like Visio.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently.
Proficiency in packet analysis and debugging techniques.
Soft Skills and Leadership
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
Leadership abilities to mentor junior engineers, lead projects, and make strategic decisions.
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Impact
Impacts a range of patient, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies and/or protocols.
Interpersonal Skills
Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
Education
Bachelor's degree or formal technical training or equivalent experience.
Experience
5 or more years' experience
Staff must provide support coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Shift coverage and on-call coverage may be required.