Network Engineer -Burlington, Vermont

This positions requires the applicant to work onsite in South Burlington, Vermont. This is not a remote opportunity. Staff must provide support coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Daytime hours (8:00-5:00 ) and on-call coverage may be required.

Relocation Benefits Available to Qualifying Applicants.

At The University of Vermont Health Network, we’re proud of the exceptional patient care provided by our compassionate caregivers. Our shared commitment to supporting the wellbeing of each other and giving back to our local community brings us together as a family. And the boundless opportunities to launch and nurture your career throughout our network of affiliates truly sets us apart. Join us as we innovate healthcare and care for our patients and each other in one of the most beautiful places to call home.

Job Description

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 expanded conceptual knowledge in networking while developing additional skill sets
• 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and resolve moderate networking issues within the hospital.
• Install, configure, and maintain networking devices like switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Provide support for network access issues, including VPNs and wireless networks.
• Assist in designing network architectures to support hospital operations.
• Perform network diagnostics and generate performance reports.
• Collaborate with the IT team to implement new networking systems or upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with hospital network security policies.
• Train and provide guidance to junior network staff.
• Engage in troubleshooting with other departments to address networking needs.
• Optimize network performance and quality for patient care systems.

SKILLS:

• Expanded knowledge of networking concepts and devices.
• Experience with network security protocols and policies.
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Ability to analyze network performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of network management software.
• Clear communication skills for collaboration across departments.
• Basic project management experience.
• Familiarity with wireless networking systems.
• Knowledge of networking in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to document and update network configurations and changes.

• Education

• Bachelor's degree or formal technical training or equivalent experience.
• Cisco certifications preferred (CCNA)

Experience

• 3 or more years' experience