IT Network Engineer IV - Firewall

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

On-call rotation

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Network Engineer IV to lead planning, design, installation, and implementation of our network infrastructure in New Jersey. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices, work with end users, teams, and vendors, and drive high availability across LAN/WAN and DWDM/ROADM environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 10+ years of IT experience, and advanced Cisco/N network expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT related discipline or equivalent certification.
• Ten or more years of IT experience.
• Expertise in TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and LAN/WAN.
• Knowledge of DWDM/ROADM optical transport systems.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Leadership experience on complex network projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, install, and implement network infrastructure.
• Install and maintain network devices; troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Collaborate with end users, teams, and vendors to resolve network problems.
• Lead on projects or implementations and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation; ensure high availability.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing & Switching

Wireless networking

VPN

Firewall policy

LAN/WAN

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Equivalent certification in IT

Tools

CCNP

CCIE

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Network Engineer IV provides functional and empirical analysis related to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of the network infrastructure. Performs installation and maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software. Works with end users, Team Members, and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues. May recommend, develop, and administer tools to achieve high availability and efficient utilization of LAN/WAN. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Performs work with a high degree of latitude. Handles the most complex issues. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall policy, and optical transport systems including DWDM/ROADM technology. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate Team Members. May act as a 'lead' on specific projects or implementations.

This position will include an on-call requirement.

At least 50% Onsite presence in New Jersey required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's level degree and/or equivalent certification in IT related discipline.
• Ten or more years of experience in IT related discipline.
• Technical expertise, including comprehensive and working knowledge of current and emerging networking technologies including but not limited to the TCP/IP network subject matters, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and LAN/WAN technologies.
• Possesses working knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall policy and optical transport systems including DWDM/ROADM technology.
• Design, installation and coordination of the installation of data networks and systems; maintenance and troubleshooting of network hardware, systems, software, and peripherals.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as analytical skills to effectively interact with coworkers and end-users to understand and communicate network issues and resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership and Project Management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Healthcare experience.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).

Minimum rate of $145,787.20 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.