Network Administrator

Oceans Healthcare; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare is seeking a Network Administrator to maintain and secure our hospital-grade networks in Plano, TX. You will manage hardware, software, backups, and security while ensuring HIPAA compliance in daily operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with clinical and IT teams to minimize downtime and protect patient data. Travel may be required, and a bachelor’s degree in IT or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with networking focus.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and hardware.
• Experience with Cisco, firewalls, VOIP and SD-WAN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and administers company networks and computing environments.
• Performs disaster recovery operations and data backups.
• Protects data and network security through planned measures.
• Troubleshoots and resolves hardware, software, and network issues.
• Replaces faulty network hardware components as needed.
• Configures and monitors antivirus and email security software.

Skills

Problem solving

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Independent work

HIPAA knowledge

Team collaboration

Learning new tech

Communication

Healthcare security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field with networking focus

Equivalent education and work experience

Tools

Cisco Routing & Switching

SonicWall Firewalls

RingCentral VOIP

Talari SD-WAN

Ubiquiti WAP

Virtualization Technologies

Job description

At Oceans Healthcare, we are passionate about helping adults and seniors attain the best possible quality of life. As a nationally recognized provider of behavioral health services, we treat patients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, behavioral changes related to medication management or substance abuse and other behavioral issues.

Through our inpatient behavioral services and intensive outpatient programs, Oceans Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral and mental health services to help patients at every stage of the healing process. Our staff is committed to caring for patients and their families with dignity, honesty and compassion.

The Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining and administering the company's computer networks. This position is responsible for maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting data, software, and hardware from attacks, and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary. The Network Administrator works closely with the users of the company’s network in order to identify potential issues and fix existing problems.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and administers computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
• Performs disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protects data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Replaces faulty network hardware components when required.
• Maintains, configures, and monitors virus protection software and email applications.
• Monitors network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made; confers with network users about solving existing system problems.
• Operates master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems; coordinates computer network access and use.
• Designs, configuring and tests networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software; documents network infrastructure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, related field of study with a network engineering focus or equivalent education and work experience.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. Experience with the following: Cisco Routing and Switching, Sonic Wall Firewalls, VOIP (Ring Central), SDWAN(Talari), WAP(Ubiquiti), Virtualization Technologies.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization.
• Self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and its impact in a healthcare environment.
• Thorough knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.

Work Environment

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights, and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. May be required to travel.