Network Engineer, Full time, Long Branch + locations throughout NJ

Job Overview:

• Provides daily operations support and maintenance for BH network and related information technology assets.
• Participate in the application of network and related IT technology assets into the enterprise. Participate in the development and implementation of automated systems for BH Corporate and Affiliate entities.
• Install, configure, and maintain network and related technology infrastructure environments.
• Work with management to define the appropriate standards, policies, procedures and technologies to facilitate the management, accountability, functionality, and security of BH technology infrastructure assets and systems.
• Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IS policies, procedures and SLAs.
• Participate in the process of testing and implementing interfaces. Participates in analysis required to define reporting requirements (e.g., Performance, Capacity, Change management).
• Proactively monitor system network and related infrastructure technology assets to provide stable, dependable technology asset services and provide ongoing trend analysis.
• Provide customer and peer training on network and related technology infrastructure toolsets, processes and procedures as required. Participate in projects, architecture, and support (Technology Subject Matter Expert).
• Ability to be on call 24x7 on a rotating schedule is a requirement of this position

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certification or equivalent may be substituted for a BA/BS degree
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in information technology and services
• Strong IP routing and networking protocol experience, including IPv6 experience
• Knowledge of enterprise grade IP networking routers (e.g. Cisco, Aruba)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills combined with the ability to effectively communicate technical issues
• 2+ years of experience with switch infrastructure
• Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
• Must be able to transport information technology related equipment

Preferred:

• Bachelor s degree preferred
• Experience in the field of healthcare helpful but not required.

Certifications:

• CCENT Required
• CCNA Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Reporting network operational status by gathering prioritizing information; managing projects.
• Implement and maintain existing LAN (L2/L3, spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP,SNMP), and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA)
• Provide support for all network and data communication issues including private and internet circuits, routing protocols, VPN connectivity, hardware, and 3rd party vendor connectivity.
• Research networking issues and products as required and leverage critical thinking skills to evaluate all possible solutions while using appropriate judgment in applying effective resolutions.
• Properly address and prioritize tasks based on urgent and site needs and manage appropriate/ realistic expectations to ensure overall client satisfaction.
• Leverage a strong knowledge of equipment, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency.
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors.
• Escalation of problems as appropriate to management.
• Support during and after network cutovers and change to the environment.
• Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IT&S policies, procedures and SLAs
• Work with management to define the appropriate standards, policies, procedures, software toolsets, and supporting peripherals to facilitate the management, accountability, functionality, and security of networked systems.

Unique Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs with little to no assistance
• Must be able to drive to regional sites as needed
• This position requires an oncall rotation, once every 18 weeks
• Oncall responsibilities needed for outages

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer