Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: RWJ - Rahway

Department Name: IT&S Network Systems

Req #: 0000270592

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

This role may be a fit for you if you:

• 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
• Participate in analysis required to define reporting requirements (eg 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

A typical day as a Network Engineer looks like:

• 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)
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors
• 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
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues
• Support during and after network cut-overs and change to the environment
• May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management

To be considered for this role you must have:

Education Required: Bachelor s degree preferred, Certification or equivalent may be substituted for a BA/BS degree. Required: CCENT Preferred: CCNA Additional Licensure Preferred: CCNA. Experience Required: 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 (eg 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. Experience in health care field helpful, but not required. Must be able to transport information technology related equipment

Interested in learning more about our IT&S team? Check out this video from our leadership team! https://vimeo.com/1038366426/2f1c2a76a5?ts=0&share=copy

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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