Associate Principal - Network Specialist - Mercy Telecom Technology

MHM Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Associate Principal - Network Specialist to lead the planning, design, acquisition, and implementation of Mercy's voice and data networks in Saint Louis. You will evaluate business requirements, perform project planning, and conduct cost analyses while comparing vendors to deliver robust networking solutions.

On-site role requiring extensive Cisco networking expertise, ACI, and network automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience with Cisco networking, LAN/WAN, wireless, VoIP, and advanced routing protocols.
• Proficiency in network automation with Python, Ansible, REST API, or Postman.
• Monitoring/telemetry in Cisco ACI (NAE, SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog).
• Change control, patching, and lifecycle management of Cisco ACI environments.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 network protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, HSRP).
• Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center, Secure Workload (Tetration), or other Cisco DC tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to document designs and policies.
• Experience in regulated or healthcare environments preferred.
• Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, acquisition, and implementation of Mercy's voice and data network services.
• Evaluate business requirements to develop robust networking solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive project planning and cost analyses; vendor comparisons.
• Manage infrastructure to ensure high availability, recoverability, performance, and integrity.
• Maintain existing systems and implement network enhancements; ensure security and reliability.

Skills

Network automation

Python

Ansible

REST API

Postman

Cisco NAE

SNMP

BGP

OSPF

HSRP

ACI

CCNP/CCIE

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Cisco DNA Center

Secure Workload (Tetration)

Cisco DC solutions

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Associate Principal - Network Specialist plays a critical role in the planning, design, acquisition, and implementation of Mercy's voice and data network The Associate Principal - Network Specialist plays a critical role in the planning, design, acquisition, and implementation of Mercy's voice and data network services. This position evaluates business requirements to develop robust networking solutions, conducts comprehensive project planning, and performs cost analysis and vendor comparisons. The role also involves managing infrastructure to ensure high availability, recoverability, performance, and integrity through both maintenance of existing systems and implementation of network enhancements.

Position Details: Associate Principal - Network Specialist Mercy Telecom Technology Position on site at this location: Mercy Technical Services 3637 S Geyer Rd Saint Louis, Missouri 63127 *Please note that as of the posting date of this job announcement, Mercy is unable to offer immigration sponsorship or visa assistance for this position. We encourage all eligible candidates, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and those with existing work authorization, to apply.

The Associate Principal - Network Specialist plays a critical role in the planning, design, acquisition, and implementation of Mercy's voice and data network services. This position evaluates business requirements to develop robust networking solutions, conducts comprehensive project planning, and performs cost analysis and vendor comparisons. The role also involves managing infrastructure to ensure high availability, recoverability, performance, and integrity through both maintenance of existing systems and implementation of network enhancements.

Required Qualification(s): Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Experience: Relevant technical or business work experience. Extensive experience with complex technical environments, including Cisco networking, LAN/WAN, wireless technologies, VoIP, and advanced routing protocols. Technical Skills (Highly Preferred): Proficiency in: Network automation with tools like Python, Ansible, REST API, or Postman. Monitoring and telemetry in ACI (e.g., Cisco NAE, SNMP, NetFlow, or Syslog). Change control, patching, and lifecycle management of Cisco ACI environments. Strong understanding of: Layer 2/3 network protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, HSRP, etc.) Security zones, segmentation, and microsegmentation using ACI contracts. Familiarity with tools such as: Cisco DNA Center, Secure Workload (Tetration), or other Cisco DC solutions. Soft Skills & Competencies: Ability to independently troubleshoot complex ACI-related network issues and work cross-functionally with other IT teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting designs, policies, and procedures. Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset for problem-solving in high-availability environments. Experience working in regulated or healthcare environments (preferred). Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.

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Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

• including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.