Network Tech- PRN Onsite

Community Health Systems; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Network Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair computer systems and network hardware. The role supports user accounts, security, and virtual desktops within the server environment.

The position requires an Associate Degree in IT or related field and 2–4 years of hardware experience, with CCNA or MCDST certifications preferred. On-site role with on-call support and regular attendance expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in IT or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience with PC hardware preferred.
• Certifications such as CCNA or MCDST are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware, and peripherals.
• Manages and configures network systems to meet organizational needs.
• Installs and maintains network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
• Monitors network performance and troubleshoots issues.
• Implements security measures to protect the network.
• Provides on-call and after-hours support.
• Maintains documentation and prioritizes work orders.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Security awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

CCNA and MCDST certifications preferred

Tools

Routers & switches

Firewall management

Linux/Windows OS basics

Job description

Job Summary

The Network Technician maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware, and peripherals. This role also supports and manages user account information, including rights, security, and system groups. Additionally, the Network Technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves issues related to virtual desktops, as well as network and server environments.

Essential Functions

• Manages and configures network systems to meet the organization’s needs.
• Installs, configures and maintains network hardware, including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls and wireless access points.
• Performs routine maintenance on network devices and ensures proper function.
• Monitors network performance, troubleshoots and diagnosis issues.
• Implements and monitors security measures to ensure security of the network.
• Provides support for hardware and software, installing, updating, troubleshooting network equipment.
• Assists customers providing instruction on proper use of equipment.
• Manages and prioritizes work orders, maintaining documentation and resolves issues timely.
• Assists with setup and maintenance of user accounts, permissions and access controls.
• Provides on-call and after hours support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or similar networking certifications preferred
• 2-4 years of experience with PC and hardware preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and explain complex technical information.
• Ability to troubleshoot customer issues.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of networking models, routers, firewalls, switches, Linux, Windows, and similar platforms.
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices.
• Knowledge and understanding of security risk management, IT security, and infrastructure.
• Ability to cater to the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting skills of network functions such as security, servers, and routing.
• Knowledge of electronics, computing systems, and software development.
• Ability to work with a cross functional team.
• Knowledge of various operating systems and platforms.

Licenses and Certifications

• CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician preferred or
• MCDST - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.