• 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

• Requires conceptual and practical expertise in networking and general knowledge of related areas.

• 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.

• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements.

• 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.

• Deploy and configure network hardware and software components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Ensure proper integration of new network technologies and services.

• Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists, to safeguard the network from threats.

• Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and traffic patterns.
• Identify and resolve network issues, including downtime and connectivity problems, in a timely manner .

• Analyze network traffic patterns and usage to predict future capacity requirements.
• Recommend upgrades and optimizations to support growing network demands.

• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and inventory records.

• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline network provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on network-related projects.

• Evaluate and select network hardware and software vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement processes.

• Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Develop and enforce network-related policies and procedures.

• 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.

• 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.

• Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, Nagios, or SolarWinds.

• Ability to troubleshoot network issues and implement proactive monitoring solutions.

• 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.

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Ansible for automating network tasks.
• Experience with network automation frameworks like Puppet or Chef.

• Understanding of load balancing concepts and technologies.
• Familiarity with content delivery networks (CDNs) for optimizing content delivery and performance.

• Ability to design and implement complex network architectures, considering scalability, redundancy, and performance.
• Experience with network documentation and diagramming tools like Visio.

• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently.

• Proficiency in packet analysis and debugging techniques.

• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Leadership abilities to mentor junior engineers, lead projects, and make strategic decisions.

• Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• 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.

• Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

• Bachelor's degree or formal technical training or equivalent experience.

• 5 or more years' experience