Network Engineer III - ENT

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Network Engineer at UAB Medicine, where you'll ensure the stability of data communication across various systems. This role involves designing networks, troubleshooting issues, and guiding junior team members. Enjoy competitive compensation and a supportive work environment with ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with LAN, WAN, WLAN design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stability and integrity of all Health System data communication.
• Plan, design, and develop LANs and WANs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's degree in Information Systems

College diploma or degree in computer science

Tools

Nessus

Network Management Systems

Job description

Compensation: $85,600 - $139,100.00

Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. UAB Medicine also provides various resources to support employees personally and professionally. Job Highlights: A team of over 400 professionals, Health System Information Services (HSIS), works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality care. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, the No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 by Forbes.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and more than 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. As part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research. Recognitions include U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama, and Forbes’ 2021 America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer. Our facilities include a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and more. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture, offering career development and advancement opportunities.

Duties

The Network Engineer's role is to ensure the stability and integrity of all Health System data communication, including voice, video, wireless, and network services. Responsibilities include planning, designing, developing LANs and WANs, and supporting network hardware and software, diagnosing and resolving network issues, and providing training.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Assess network capacity needs with leadership.
2. Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans, respond to outages.
3. Document network configurations, processes, and service records.
4. Develop policies, procedures, and training for network management.
5. Design and deploy LANs, WANs, wireless networks, including hardware components.
6. Research network products, protocols, and standards.
7. Oversee hardware and software upgrades.
8. Negotiate with vendors and contractors for network services and products.
9. Configure networks for optimal operation.
10. Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
11. Respond to network connectivity problems.
12. Ensure connectivity of servers, workstations, and network devices.
13. Manage network assets and documentation.
14. Test and report on network performance.
15. Manage network security solutions.
16. Guide junior team members.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Information Systems or related field + 6 years of experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with LAN, WAN, WLAN design and implementation.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Experience with network capacity planning and security principles.
• Application support experience with Nessus, NAC, Network Management Systems.
• Technical knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and standards.
• Experience with firewalls and security protocols.
• Ability to operate network analyzers and testing tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of organizational goals and data privacy laws (HIPAA, PCI).
• Preferred: College diploma or degree in computer science, CCNP certification.
• Strong communication skills, research ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a team environment.
• Physical ability to install equipment and be on call after hours.

Primary Location

UAB Health System

Job Category

Information Technology

Organization

702150000 Health System Information Services