Engineer - Network

hmsacareers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSA is seeking an experienced network engineer to operate and support its enterprise network across Hawaii. You will implement, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure, perform packet captures, and ensure security through audits and contingency planning.

The role requires collaboration with IS teams, vendors, and business units, with on-call responsibilities and remote-site support across the Hawaiian Islands. Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certificate or equivalent.
• At least 3 years IT infrastructure experience.
• Expertise with Cisco/Aruba networking gear and firewalls.
• Experience with load balancers, IPSec VPN, NAC, data center infra.
• Packet capture analysis and network monitoring tools experience.
• Strong communication to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support HMSA's network infrastructure and plan enhancements.
• Implement, maintain, upgrade, and document network configurations.
• Monitor networks with monitoring tools and analyze capacity and growth.
• Perform packet captures and analyze results.
• Ensure security through audits, patches, and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with vendors and other IS teams; support infrastructure projects and change management.
• Plan and schedule repairs, asset management, and replacement plans.
• Provide after-hours on-call and travel to remote locations as needed.
• Participate in continuing education and knowledge sharing.
• On-call for critical incidents; remote locations across the Hawaiian Islands.

Skills

Strong networking knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Cisco hardware

Aruba hardware

Load balancers

Next-gen firewalls

Network access control

IPSec VPN

Data center infrastructure

Cloud computing

Packet capture analysis

Scripting

Network monitoring tools

Wireless analysis

UPS systems

Structured cabling management

Network documentation/diagrams

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

1. Responsible for operating and providing support to HMSA's network infrastructure. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
   
   • Ensures the reliability of HMSA's networks, to include the planning and implementation of enhancements.
   • Implements, maintains and upgrades HMSA's network infrastructure.
   • Makes configuration-related decisions, updates configuration management tools, and documents procedures and configurations.
   • Implements, maintains and operates network monitoring tools.
   • Utilizes monitoring tools to analyze capacity and growth.
   • Performs and analyzes packet captures across various locations.
   • Maintains system security by following audit and compliance procedures. Installs systems patches to support vulnerability managements. Maintains the physical security of network infrastructure.
   • Implements contingency plans, to include backup and restoration procedures.
2. Provides technical expertise across business functions, understanding the relationship between the business and the Information Systems Department. Consults with other Information Systems Department teams regarding infrastructure requirements and provides recommendations for both the design and implementation of systems integration efforts. Supports project planning and requirements gathering efforts. Recommends and creates action plans for systems development and / or integration. Plans and implements upgrades and ensure that change management procedures are implemented and followed. Plans and schedules infrastructure repairs and installations. Coordinates and plans activities with vendors. Ensures that asset and disposal procedures are adhered to. Designs and implements infrastructure replacement plans. Maintains inventories as appropriate. Monitors Key Performance Indicators and maintains service levels to ensure that requirements are met or exceeded. Escalates problems as required. Informs management as appropriate. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems. Works with multiple vendors to coordinate the resolution of issues. Reviews logs and maintains Information Technology Service Management tools to document changes and identify recurring problems. Identifies the training needs of users. Shares knowledge with users and other Information Systems Department staff. Updates users on the status of incidents and problems. Ensures that follow-up procedures are adhered to. Tracks customer satisfaction. Participates in long-term infrastructure strategy and planning. Participates in rotating on-call support schedules. Provides after-hours support to business operations, as needed. Supports remote locations across the Hawaiian Islands, to include overnight travel, as needed. Required to be on-call for critical incidents as they arise.
3. Employee must participate in continuing education and training as needed or assigned. This is to ensure an accurate and updated knowledge base.
4. Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

1. Associate's degree or technical institute degree / certificate or equivalent work experience.
2. Three years of relevant information technology work experience.
3. Substitutions such as a higher-level degree, specialized training or certification and less work experience will be considered.
4. Demonstrates expertise in multiple technologies, such as Cisco / Aruba networking equipment, load balancers, next-generation firewalls, network access control, IPSec VPN, data center infrastructure, cloud computing, packet capture analysis, scripting, network monitoring tools, wireless analysis, Uninterruptable Power Supply systems, structured cabling management, network documentation and diagrams.
5. Effective communication skills, to include the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
6. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.