Information Technology Engineer I - Network Engineer

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Enterprise Network Engineer I to manage and optimize data and voice networks, ensuring high availability and performance across LAN/WAN environments.

Responsibilities include provisioning, tuning, scripting for automation, and cross-functional collaboration. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus extensive routing and network security knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive LAN/WAN experience with multiple routing protocols and redundancy.
• Experience with large corporate networks and data/voice integration.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, VMware networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and plan future network state aligned with organizational goals.
• Design, evaluate, and implement network solutions and capacity plans.
• Provide third level support and cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain and monitor network availability, performance, and security.
• Train staff and pursue ongoing certifications.

Skills

Routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, iBGP, O

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

Aruba routers

Cisco switches/routers

Firewalls

F5 products

Silver Peak WAN Optimizers

VOIP networks (Cisco/Avaya)

Job description

Summary:

The Enterprise Network Engineer I - (ENE I) is a strategic position providing advanced level of technical skill and expertise in Network Engineering - as well as a tactical position involved with the execution of Networking operations. The ENE I provides an advanced level of technical skill and expertise in the area of managing and maintaining data and voice networks. This position has extensive technical knowledge and experience in operational maintenance, availability, capacity planning, and monitoring of critical Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and other network related environments.

The ENE I is responsible for systems integration, design and tier III technical support for network systems and technology platforms.

Day to day activities include network provisioning, performance tuning, adding networks, scripting for automating of tasks, assigning ports, error tracking, data movement, software configurations, product evaluation, assigned projects and addressing interoperability issues. The position also works as part of a cross-functional team that deals with the full spectrum of technology and will fulfill the role of third level support for network technologies, providing training and direction to other technical staff that perform the bulk of the first and second level support tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning - Plans and coordinates the future state of the networks for CHRISTUS information management. Designs network solutions that meet the information system vision and strategy of the organization; plans, prioritizes, and manages projects, service requests, and routine assignments.
• System Engineering- Analyzes network configurations for critical corporate resources; evaluates changes and additions for proposed system acquisitions and provides critical input to the decision-making process relative to integration, operations, cost, resource requirements, and maintenance; develops plans and recommendations to improve the performance and efficiency of the network; addresses all aspects including hardware, software, outside services, etc. and prevents unplanned disruptions of critical systems.
• System Integration- Integrates network components, subsystems, and facilities into the existing technical environment; assesses network systems availability, bandwidth, and throughput; installs, configures, and verifies the operation of network components; maintains or improves integration and operation of systems relative to the overall environment; leads or participates as team member in cross-system projects.
• System Management- Designs, implements, and oversees a proactive process to collect and report data and statistics on the internetworking environment; ensures the systems operate efficiently and meet the needs of the organization; ensures they are kept at most current stable version/release using vendor-supplied updates and patches; performs research and testing to verify impact of installing all updates; coordinates vendor support and ensures relationship is never jeopardized; monitors performance of all assigned systems, responds to reports of slow or erratic performance; control of all aspects of the network; provides training to IM associates and clients as needed
• Training & Certification- Maintains in-depth knowledge and current certification in internetworking technologies including but not limited to vendor certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or related field or equivalent experience (8 years) required.
• Extensive technical knowledge of Local Area Networks and Access Networks to include:
• Advanced level experience with multiple routing protocols, EIGRP, BGP, iBGP, OSPF
• Advanced knowledge of network LAN redundancy. Designing and supporting highly redundant networks using HSRP or CSM and multiple layers of redundancy including logical and physical configurations.
• Advanced level knowledge in LAN protocol management to include address management and network protocols
• Experience with one or more of the following models is desired:
• Aruba/Cisco routers, switches and WLAN technologies
• Firewalls, IPS and similar technologies
• SD Wan technologies
• F5 hardware/software technologies
• Wan Optimizers (Silverpeak)
• Cisco/Avaya Voice over IP Networks (VOIP)
• Knowledge of local and wide area networking on multiple platforms: Windows, Linux and VMware; network protocols and routing; network, server, and host operating systems; IP networking, internet and intranet technologies; email, groupware, office automation and collaboration technologies; voice and/or data communications; voice and/or data networking; Windows desktop OS; server hardware, software, and administration.
• A total of eight (8) years of experience in large corporate systems environment with a wide variety of Information Management systems, networks and technologies required.
• Minimum of (5) years of experience in network engineering, design, implementation and support of large scale LAN, WLAN and WANs.
• Prior experience in a health care systems environment is a plus.
• One or more of the following certifications preferred:
• Cisco & Aruba Certification
• Ekahau or Air Magnet Certification

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time