Senior Network Analyst

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Analyst to support and maintain Local and Wide Area Networks, as well as WiFi networks. This role involves troubleshooting complex technical issues, collaborating with teams to mitigate cyber threats, and planning network growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information systems and a strong understanding of network hardware and software. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing health care for children and women, and play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and security of their data networks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in information systems required.
• Vendor certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex technical issues involving network equipment.
• Plan network growth and maintain network documentation.

Skills

Network Troubleshooting

Packet Capture Analysis

Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation

Network Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Network Hardware

Network Software

Job description

We are searching for a Senior Network Analyst -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will support Local and Wide Area Networks, and WiFi networks by installing, troubleshooting and maintaining an institutional data network.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Resolves complex technical issues involving network equipment and the software which operates it, high availability applications, clustered hosts, in a multiple protocol, mixed media environment (copper and fiber-optic cabling plants).
2. Participates in resolution of complex technical issues involving multiple applications, systems and technical teams following Departmental “Crisis Management” guidelines.
3. As applicable, partners with other teams to evaluate and mitigate risks of cyber threats to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
4. Understands and conducts analysis of packet capture data.
5. As needed, engages with vendors to resolve complex technical issues.
6. Plans network growth.
7. Installs network hardware.
8. Coordinates establishment of network to host connection.
9. Maintains network documentation.
10. Maintains network equipment and hot spare device inventory.
11. Performs other essential job-related duties.

Skills & Requirements

1. Required H.S. Diploma or GED
2. Required 7 years' experience in information systems
3. Bachelor’s degree will substitute four (4) years of work experience. Master’s degree will substitute for two (2) years of work experience.
4. Current vendor/industry certifications are a plus.

About Texas Children’s
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.