Lead Network Engineer

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site three days a week

On-call support

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network and security infrastructure. You will lead Network Engineers and Network Data Techs, set standards, manage projects, and ensure stable, secure connectivity across TUHS.

The role requires three on-site days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at Temple Health Women's and Families Hospital, with 24x7 on-call support and close collaboration with security,

Qualifications

• 5 years in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience in mid to large scale IT projects and network environments.
• Strong proficiency with TCP/IP, VxLAN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, SD-WAN, and Wi-Fi protocols.
• Experience configuring routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of Cisco, Extreme, Palo Alto, Aruba and Infoblox DNS; solid security practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Engineers and Network Data Techs in daily activities and projects.
• Design, implement, and maintain network and firewall infrastructure.
• Develop standards, improve services, and support business needs.
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and 24x7 on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and applications teams.

Skills

TCP/IP

VxLAN

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

ACI

SD-WAN

Wi-Fi protocols

Cisco equipment

Firewalls

Aruba Wireless

Infoblox DNS

Network monitoring

Collaboration

Healthcare IT

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related field

Combo of education and experience considered

Tools

Cisco

Extreme Switching

Palo Alto Firewall

Aruba Wireless

Infoblox DNS

Job description

Will be responsible for delivering technical solutions that align with business needs and industry best practices. The role includes designing, implementing, and maintaining network and firewall infrastructure to ensure network stability, performance, and security of our network environment. Leading the Network Engineers and Network Data Techs in daily activities, projects and special assignments. Leads and plans the maintenance of network systems across TUHS. Develops standards, identifies and corrects problems, seeks opportunities for improvement, and proposes change. Develops and maintains cooperation and trust between junior team members and work groups by working collaboratively with all parties. Recommends upgrades or enhancements that support the technical environment and meet TUHS business needs. Provides Tier 2/3 technical support and 24x7 on-call services for the network infrastructure.

This role requires three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at Temple Health Women's and Families Hospital.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related field Required or

Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

• 5 years experience in a related role with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level (Data Center/Campus) network infrastructure Required
• General Experience managing and completing IT related projects in a mid to large scale network environment Required
• General Experience and proficiency in network protocols, including TCP/IP, VxLAN, BGP,
• OSPF, VLANs, ACI, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi protocols Required
• General Experience and proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting network devices,
• including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network monitoring systems Required
• General Experience with the ability to troubleshoot, and support a wide range of
• infrastructure technologies including Cisco &, Extreme Switching, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco
• and Aruba Wireless, Infoblox DNS Required
• General Experience and strong understanding of network security principles and best practices Required
• General Experience with strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to
• effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders Required
• General Experience working closing with security, infrastructure, and application teams ensuring network strategies aligned with business objectives Required
• General Experience in Healthcare IT Preferred