Senior Network Engineer

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a seasoned network engineer to join a regional team. You will install, configure, and support layer 2/3 Cisco devices, wireless controllers, APs, DHCP/DNS, and Radius/TACACS, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining documentation.

The role requires on-call coverage and collaboration across hospitals and remote offices. You will design and optimize networks, upgrade device OS for security, monitor circuits, and ensure reliable, high‑performing services for

Qualifications

• Experience configuring Cisco networking gear at L2/L3.
• Knowledge of OSPF and EIGRP routing protocols.
• Experience with Wireless LAN Controllers and access points.
• Familiarity with 802.1X authentication.
• Ability to contribute to network design and mentoring of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and support layer 2/3 routers and switches.
• Install, configure and support wireless controllers and APs.
• Manage DHCP/DNS appliances and Radius/TACACS servers.
• Support rack-based uninterruptible power supplies.
• Assist with network design and mentoring of engineers.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and inventory records.
• Upgrade OS on network devices for security and functionality.
• Monitor circuits and equipment in region; participate in on-call schedule.

Skills

Cisco

Routing Protocols (OSPF)

Routing Protocols (EIGRP)

Wireless LAN

802.1X

Network Design

Mentoring

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Ekahau Pro

Job description

Charlestown, MA • Beth Israel Lahey Health • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.This key contributor role will work as part of a regional team to support and maintain the networkservices assigned to their region. These services include but are not limited to routers, switches, DNS/DHCP, wireless,and Radius/TACACS. Each region will assigned specific hospitals and remote offices to support.Job Description:Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:• Install, configure, and support of layer 2 and layer 3 routers, switches.• Install, configure, and support of wireless controllers and access points.• Install, configure, and support of appliances dealing with DHCP and DNS services.• Install, configure, and support of racked based uninterrupted power supplies.• Install, configure, and support of Radius and TACACS servers.• Assist with network design as requested.• Assist with mentoring Network Engineers.• Providing exceptional customer service for services supported by the Networking department.• Creating and maintaining network documentation, including network diagrams.• Updates databases for items such as equipment inventory, circuit ids, pictures and IP addressing.• Upgrade all network equipment operating systems for security and increased functionality.• Monitor all equipment and data circuits assigned to the region.• Will be part of a second level rotating on-call system to provide off hours support to Network Engineers on weekends and evenings (required to carry a pager and be reachable by cellphone).• Assist other network regions as required.Minimum Qualifications:Education:High School diploma or GED required.Experience:Minimum of 5 years supporting and configuring Cisco network equipment running at layer 2 and 3Minimum of 3 years supporting routing protocols, including OSPF and EIGRPSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:Experience support Wireless LAN Controllers and Access Point, running 802.1X.Experience in network designPreferred Qualifications & Skills:Experience supporting Brocade network equipment.Experience with Ekahau Pro for wireless planning and supportPay Range:$120,000.00 USD – $145,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: InfrastructurePay Range: $120,000.00 USD - $145,000.00 USDFLSA: ExemptReq ID: JR101320