Network Reliability Engineer – Tier II Support

Cardinal Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Network Site Support professional to provide data network services across multiple facilities. You will configure and support routers, switches, LAN/WAN, and wireless networks, monitor performance, and troubleshoot connectivity issues to ensure high-quality service.

Experience with Cisco, Aruba/HP hardware, and SD-WAN designs (Meraki/CloudGenix) is highly valued, along with strong written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience preferred, 3 years preferred in supporting enterprise applications.
• Must have strong oral (English) communication and writing skills, including formal presentations.
• Packet tracing knowledge/understanding experience.
• Ability to utilize monitoring tools to analyze network consumption at sites.
• Cisco certifications (CCDA, CCNP, etc.) are valued for this role.
• Route/Switch experience.
• Hands on experience with Cisco, HP, and Aruba hardware.
• Applies advanced knowledge to troubleshoot a wide variety of symptoms.
• Competent in Command Line Configurations.
• Wireless Networking experience (Aruba).
• 802.11 Wireless Handheld Device experience.
• Extensive network infrastructure background.
• Strong IT Technical and process skills.
• Ability to work in team environment and as an individual.
• Technical writing skills a plus.
• Knowledge with utilizing SharePoint.
• Demonstrated innovative and strategic thinking required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of networking concepts and systems including routing, switching, WAN/LAN, WLANs, Cisco & Aruba/HPE devices.
• Aruba Wireless specific to Aruba Central skillsets are highly valued.
• Aruba Clearpass skillsets are highly valued.
• Demonstrates understanding of SDWAN with Meraki and Cloudgenix design.
• Investigates and resolves connectivity issues across LAN/WAN.
• Monitors network traffic and infrastructure performance to ensure high quality connectivity.
• Investigates and resolves vendor incidents through maintenance contracts.

Skills

Networking concepts

Oral/Written English

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Teamwork

Routing protocols

Switching concepts

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Cisco devices

Aruba/HP hardware

Meraki/CloudGenix SD-WAN

F5, Palo Alto, ASA security devices

Job description

The Network Site Support Team’s responsibility is to provide support for data network services to various Cardinal facilities. This includes modifying and supporting routers, switching gear, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and Wireless Networks.

Leadership Essentials define what we do when we’re at our best. They best characterize successful leaders at Cardinal Health and will help us create a culture that brings out the best in driving higher levels of performance and creating a competitive advantage. Each of us already demonstrates some of these; others may require us to stretch and challenge ourselves.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of networking concepts and systems including routing, switching, WAN/LAN, WLANs, Cisco & Aruba/HPE network devices.

• Aruba Wireless specific to Aruba Central skillsets are highly valued

• Aruba Clearpass skillsets are highly valued

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of SDWAN specific to Meraki and Cloudgenix design

• Demonstrated a general understanding of network security concepts and systems including F5, WSA, Palo Alto, ASA

• Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.

• Configures and implements network infrastructure including routers, switches, wireless AP’s including controllers, and context switching as break/fix or enhancement requests.

• Ability to troubleshoot network issues as they arise.

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities. Investigates and resolves connectivity issues across LAN/WAN.

• Possesses advanced knowledge of dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.

• Monitors network traffic including infrastructure performance to ensure high quality connectivity.

• Investigates and resolves vendor incidents through maintenance contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field preferred

• Minimum 8 years’ experience preferred, 3 years preferred in supporting enterprise applications

• Must have strong oral (English) communication and writing skills, including formal presentations

• Packet tracing knowledge/understanding experience

• Ability to utilize monitoring tools to analyze network consumption at sites.

• Cisco certifications (CCDA, CCNP, etc.) are considered valued for this role

• Route/Switch experience

• Hands on experience with Cisco, HP, and Aruba hardware

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of network concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to troubleshoot a wide variety of symptoms that arise

• Competent in Command Line Configurations

• Wireless Networking experience (Aruba)

• 802.11 Wireless Handheld Device experience

• Extensive network infrastructure background

• Strong IT Technical and process skills

• Ability to work in team environment and as an individual

• Technical writing skills a plus

• Knowledge with utilizing SharePoint

• Demonstrated innovative and strategic thinking required, as well as a track record of success implementing tactical solutions that result in measurable business benefits

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $80,900 – $127,050

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.