Network Engineer

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks an IT professional to provide expert support for the organization’s network infrastructure, systems, and users. The role involves planning, design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of networks and related software.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least five years of IT experience including three in network administration, and a Cisco certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five years of IT experience with a minimum of three years of network administration; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Cisco certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates administrative and management problems and recommends networking solutions; coordinates the implementation of network services with management, staff, Information System department personnel, programming staff, and outside vendors.
• Manages the AHS network infrastructure, systems and users.
• Participate in the development of user instruction manuals, procedures, policies on network use and services and other network documentation, as required.
• Perform installation, configuration, security patches and upgrades to network hardware and software.
• Performs day-to-day operations support such as installation/upgrades, performance monitoring/tuning, security monitoring, user technical support, and general system trouble-shooting and infrastructure maintenance.
• System trouble-shooting and infrastructure maintenance.

Skills

Network administration

User technical support

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

CISCO certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under direction, provides professional level support for AHS’s network infrastructure and users including the analysis, planning, design, development, implementation, management, and maintenance of assigned hardware and software systems. Provides input and recommendations for the Information Systems Department on network related issues. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Evaulates administrative and management problems and recommends networking solutions; coordinates the implementation of network services with management, staff, Information System department personnel, programming staff, and outside vendors.
• Manages the AHS network infrastructure, systems and users.
• Participate in the development of user instruction manuals, procedures, policies on network use and services and other network documentation, as required.
• Perform installation, configuration, security patches and upgrades to network hardware and software.
• Performs day-to-day operations support such as installation/upgrades, performance monitoring/tuning, security monitoring, user technical support, and general system trouble-shooting and infrastructure maintenance.
• System trouble-shooting and infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university preferred.

Minimum Experience: CISCO certification preferred.

Minimum Experience: Five years of IT experience with a minimum of three years of network administration; OR an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Pay Range

$37.49 - $62.48 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.