Network Engineer II

Baton-Rouge-General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Baton Rouge General Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Network Engineer II to implement, maintain, and support our LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and high availability for our healthcare network services.

Ideal candidates hold a Computer Technology degree or equivalent, CCNA/CCNP, and hands-on experience with enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and ADCs, plus knowledge of wireless LAN and monitoring tools. Preference given to Louisiana-area applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Cisco certification required (CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), QoS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade switches, routers, firewalls, and ADCs including Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, and Citrix NetScaler.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise wireless LAN environments.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and alerting tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, OpManager, or similar).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Support and troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
• Coordinate with vendors for installation, maintenance, and upgrades of network equipment.
• Perform project planning, solution design, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.
• Integrate network systems and implement ongoing modifications and enhancements.
• Support IP, voice, and LAN/WAN services.
• Maintain network security and reliability in a healthcare environment.
• Monitor and maintain network performance using network monitoring tools.
• Maintain knowledge of current networking technologies and healthcare IT standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and organizational safety requirements.

Skills

TCP/IP

VLANs

Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

QoS

VPNs

Network segmentation

Wireless LAN

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco devices

Fortinet

Aruba

Citrix NetScaler

SolarWinds

PRTG

OpManager

Job description

• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

(Keep Our Network Strong, Secure, and Connected)

What We're Looking For:

• The Network Engineer II is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the organization's network infrastructure. This role ensures continuity, security, scalability, and high availability of network services across the enterprise.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Cisco certification required (CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), QoS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade switches, routers, firewalls, and application delivery controllers including Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, and Citrix NetScaler platforms.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise wireless LAN environments.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and alerting tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, OpManager, or similar platforms).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment preferred

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources we need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
• Professional development and support
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state

Responsible for maintaining and supporting local and wide-area networks (LAN/WAN). This role includes planning, evaluation, configuration, acquisition, design, installation, testing, maintenance, and coordination of network systems. The Network Engineer II supports day-to-day network operations, troubleshoots network issues, and coordinates with vendors for network-related equipment installations.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN network infrastructure
• Support and troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues
• Coordinate with vendors for installation, maintenance, and upgrades of network equipment
• Perform project planning, solution design, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons
• Integrate network systems and implement ongoing modifications and enhancements
• Support IP, voice, and LAN/WAN services
• Maintain network security and reliability in a healthcare environment
• Monitor and maintain network performance using network monitoring tools
• Maintain knowledge of current networking technologies and healthcare IT standards
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and organizational safety requirements
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical - what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates in the State of Louisiana