Company:
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Location: Montclair
Closing Date: 19/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. In collaboration with its joint venture partners, Ardent Health Services and Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical Center is well positioned for future growth and continued excellence in providing care to Essex County and surrounding regions.
With the addition of innovative capabilities, Mountainside Medical Center’s respected medical and community reputation has gained even more strength. Ongoing collaboration with physicians and community leaders enables Mountainside Medical Center team to bring the latest medical programs, technology and patient-focused care to local communities. • 365 beds• 820,000 square feet• More than 1,200+ employees• Over 700+ medical staff members• Board-certified and board eligible physicians• 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit• Wireless internet access
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of the Network Engineer include maintaining and deploying wired IP network infrastructure for Ardent Health Services. This encompasses troubleshooting network problems, resolving trouble tickets, and creating network documentation. This position will work closely with other members of the Ardent technology team to support the overall mission of the company and its’ strategic business initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and deploy Cisco LAN / WAN networks in Ardent hospitals, clinics, and offices
Collaborate with IT Architects in design/implementation strategies
Create and maintain network documentation
Implement network hardware / software per design standards
Prepare and execute change scripts
Ensure that proposed solutions comply to vendor best practices and align with business goals
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Required: Associates’ degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent technical training
Active CCNA certification required
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Information Systems, preferably in the health care industry
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Cisco routing, switching and wireless products
Configuration and troubleshooting experience with complex WLAN, LAN, and WAN networks
Troubleshooting of Cisco and Meraki wireless networks
Configuration of WAN technologies including MPLS, DMVPN, OSPF and BGP
Configuration of SD-WAN technologies including Fortinet and Meraki
Configuration of LAN technologies including PVST, Ether-channel/Port Channels, VSS, VSL, Dot1.Q Trunking, and Cisco Catalyst Switch stacks
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have good communication skills: both oral and written
Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects
Attention to details
Ability to think outside the box on complex issues
Must display the ability to be a team player and work well with employees at all levels
Solid understanding of the OSI Model
Solid subnetting skills
Basic understanding of Wireshark packet captures
Proficient with DNS, DHCP, configuration and troubleshooting
Basic understanding of QOS/COS technology and functions
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to lift items that are approximately 50 pounds
Must be willing to travel
Must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation schedule
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. In collaboration with its joint venture partners, Ardent Health Services and Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical Center is well positioned for future growth and continued excellence in providing care to Essex County and surrounding regions.
With the addition of innovative capabilities, Mountainside Medical Center’s respected medical and community reputation has gained even more strength. Ongoing collaboration with physicians and community leaders enables Mountainside Medical Center team to bring the latest medical programs, technology and patient-focused care to local communities. • 365 beds• 820,000 square feet• More than 1,200+ employees• Over 700+ medical staff members• Board-certified and board eligible physicians• 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit• Wireless internet access
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of the Network Engineer include maintaining and deploying wired IP network infrastructure for Ardent Health Services. This encompasses troubleshooting network problems, resolving trouble tickets, and creating network documentation. This position will work closely with other members of the Ardent technology team to support the overall mission of the company and its’ strategic business initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and deploy Cisco LAN / WAN networks in Ardent hospitals, clinics, and offices
Collaborate with IT Architects in design/implementation strategies
Create and maintain network documentation
Implement network hardware / software per design standards
Prepare and execute change scripts
Ensure that proposed solutions comply to vendor best practices and align with business goals
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Required: Associates’ degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent technical training
Active CCNA certification required
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Information Systems, preferably in the health care industry
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Cisco routing, switching and wireless products
Configuration and troubleshooting experience with complex WLAN, LAN, and WAN networks
Troubleshooting of Cisco and Meraki wireless networks
Configuration of WAN technologies including MPLS, DMVPN, OSPF and BGP
Configuration of SD-WAN technologies including Fortinet and Meraki
Configuration of LAN technologies including PVST, Ether-channel/Port Channels, VSS, VSL, Dot1.Q Trunking, and Cisco Catalyst Switch stacks
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have good communication skills: both oral and written
Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects
Attention to details
Ability to think outside the box on complex issues
Must display the ability to be a team player and work well with employees at all levels
Solid understanding of the OSI Model
Solid subnetting skills
Basic understanding of Wireshark packet captures
Proficient with DNS, DHCP, configuration and troubleshooting
Basic understanding of QOS/COS technology and functions
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to lift items that are approximately 50 pounds
Must be willing to travel
Must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation schedule
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