Senior Implementation Engineer

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC area seeks a seasoned Network Engineer/Architect to implement Baxter Care Communications products and integrations. You will collaborate with customer PMO, IT, MIS or bio‑med teams, oversee contractors, and ensure secure, scalable systems.

The role requires 3+ years in server/network engineering, Windows/SQL/IIS expertise, and strong project leadership. Travel up to 50% or more on short notice is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required or a minimum of 3+ years of related server/network engineering experience.
Willing and able to travel approximately 50%; however, when business necessitates, travel can be 100% and on short notice.
Advanced understanding of deploying and supporting Microsoft Windows platforms, SQL, IIS server and associated networked systems.
Detailed knowledge of common network protocols/architecture (TCP/IP, IP routing, the OSI model, VLAN) and their relevant security issues including network troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark, PUTTY, and CLI.
Understanding of back‑end network security and Active Directory functionality.
Server administration experience with Linux server environments a bonus.
Understanding of project management fundamentals and demonstrated history of performing projects.
Ability to lead small teams with diverse technical skills during implementations as needed.
Experience configuring, setting up, and debugging PC‑based systems.
Preferred Certifications in the following: Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCDP or CCNP, CWLS, CWNA; Wireless certifications: CWNE, CWNP, CWSP, AWLAT, MNAWS, MNAWP, MNCE; General certifications: MCSE or MCSA, Network+, Security +.

Responsibilities

Perform the technical implementation of Baxter Care Communications products.
Lead and perform implementation of Baxter’s Care Communications products and integration of their partners’ applications/systems.
Lead network architecture, system fail‑over, and other technical system design discussions with customer PMO, IT, MIS or bio‑med departments, installation contractors, and other trades as required.
Work with customer IT departments to assess and evaluate network security needs and develop policies and procedures for ensuring the integrity of specified customer servers, device infrastructure, and network topology.
Lead the technical aspect of team‑based projects, managing dynamic deployments of advanced features and applications which can include customized integrations, evolving configurations, and adapting system functionality to best meet clinical workflow requests.
Perform site surveys, RF surveys, develop system integration plans using multiple vendor products.
Review system designs to ensure accuracy and performance integrity.
Provide oversight, training and direction to internal and external contractors as assigned during implementations to ensure installations meet Care Communications requirements.

Skills

leadership

project management

team management

communication

training

oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Wireshark

PUTTY

CLI

Windows Server

Job description

Responsibilities

Perform the technical implementation of Baxter Care Communications products.
Lead and perform implementation of Baxter’s Care Communications products and integration of their partners’ applications/systems.
Lead network architecture, system fail‑over, and other technical system design discussions with customer PMO, IT, MIS or bio‑med departments, installation contractors, and other trades as required.
Work with customer IT departments to assess and evaluate network security needs and develop policies and procedures for ensuring the integrity of specified customer servers, device infrastructure, and network topology.
Lead the technical aspect of team‑based projects, managing dynamic deployments of advanced features and applications which can include customized integrations, evolving configurations, and adapting system functionality to best meet clinical workflow requests.
Perform site surveys, RF surveys, develop system integration plans using multiple vendor products.
Review system designs to ensure accuracy and performance integrity.
Provide oversight, training and direction to internal and external contractors as assigned during implementations to ensure installations meet Care Communications requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required or a minimum of 3+ years of related server/network engineering experience.
Willing and able to travel approximately 50%; however, when business necessitates, travel can be 100% and on short notice.
Advanced understanding of deploying and supporting Microsoft Windows platforms, SQL, IIS server and associated networked systems.
Detailed knowledge of common network protocols/architecture (TCP/IP, IP routing, the OSI model, VLAN) and their relevant security issues including network troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark, PUTTY, and CLI.
Understanding of back‑end network security and Active Directory functionality.
Server administration experience with Linux server environments a bonus.
Understanding of project management fundamentals and demonstrated history of performing projects.
Ability to lead small teams with diverse technical skills during implementations as needed.
Experience configuring, setting up, and debugging PC‑based systems.
Preferred Certifications in the following: Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCDP or CCNP, CWLS, CWNA; Wireless certifications: CWNE, CWNP, CWSP, AWLAT, MNAWS, MNAWP, MNCE; General certifications: MCSE or MCSA, Network+, Security +.

Hard Skills