Network Engineer II

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Little Rock is seeking a Network Engineer II to design, deploy and maintain our LANs, WANs, and wireless networks across the organization. This role offers a hybrid schedule with training fully onsite and an on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate has a CCNA certification and at least 2 years of hands-on experience with IPv4 subnetting, Route/Switch, and OSPF. You will collaborate with IT leadership, monitor performance, perform backups, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• CCNA certification and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of IPv4 subnetting, Route/Switch, and OSPF.
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree recommended.

Responsibilities

• Designs and deploys LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
• Configures networks for reliable operation to meet organizational goals.
• Oversees upgrades of equipment, hardware, and software.
• Monitors network performance and troubleshoots issues.
• Collaborates with management to assess capacity needs.
• Performs server and security audits, backups, and recovery.
• Maintains network documentation and service records.

Skills

IPv4 subnetting

Route/Switch

OSPF routing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco devices

Cisco IOS

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC017130 Information Technology

Summary

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Hybrid schedule based on performance (Training will be fully onsite) — On-call rotation, 1 week every 5 weeks.

Additional Information:

The Network Engineer II ensures the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, and video and wireless network services. Responsible for planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. Participates with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. Analyzes and resolves network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

The ideal candidate has a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and at least 2 years of experience utilizing the following skillsets:

• IPv4 format and subnetting
• Route/Switch technology
• OSPF routing protocol

Required Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience

High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - The Cisco Learning Network

Description

• Designs and deploys organization LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.
• Configures networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling organization objectives and processes.
• Configures networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling organization objectives and processes.
• Oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Monitors network performance, troubleshoots problem areas, and provides network performance statistics and reports.
• Collaborates with executive management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
• Performs server and security audits, and system backups and recovery.
• Ensures network connectivity of all servers, workstations, VoIP equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
• Participates in managing all network security solutions.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.