Network Engineer - Healthcare

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United States is seeking a Network Engineer to design and maintain network infrastructure critical for healthcare operations. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience and a solid foundation in Cisco Routing & Switching, along with strong troubleshooting skills. This role is essential to ensure high availability and security while enhancing patient care. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of network engineering or IT infrastructure experience.
• Exposure to wireless networking concepts and equipment.
• Attention to detail in documentation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring and maintaining LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Support Cisco routing and switching deployments.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Help maintain network security.

Skills

Familiarity with Cisco Routing & Switching

Basic understanding of network security fundamentals

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Eagerness to learn and grow

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)

Tools

Cisco ISE

DNA Center

Palo Alto firewalls

Aruba Wireless

Job description

Ready to take the next step in advancing healthcare technology?

Join a leading healthcare system recognised as one of the largest and most innovative not-for-profit health organisations in the United States. With a mission to improve the human condition through exceptional care, medical research, and community health initiatives, the organisation operates hospitals, clinics, and research centres across multiple states. The organisation's continued investment in advanced technology and infrastructure ensures patients and staff benefit from secure, reliable, and future-ready systems.

The team is hiring a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructure that supports critical healthcare operations. This role will focus on ensuring high availability, security, and performance of enterprise networks, while contributing to projects that directly enhance patient care and organisational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring and maintaining LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Support Cisco routing and switching deployments.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Help maintain network security through firewall rules, VPNs, and access control.
• Participate in network upgrades and patching.
• Document configurations and changes in line with company standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on network design and project work.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of network engineering or IT infrastructure experience.
• Familiarity with Cisco Routing & Switching concepts and configuration.
• Basic understanding of network security fundamentals.
• Exposure to wireless networking concepts and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Preferred/Good-to-Have Skills: Cisco ISE, DNA Center, or SD-WAN
• Palo Alto firewalls or Aruba Wireless
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)
• Experience with network monitoring tools
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail in documentation and change management.

Salary

• $60,000 - $100,000