Senior Network Engineer

Singing River Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise networks across facilities. You will manage routing protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, and cloud networking, while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

This role reports to the Information Services Technical Manager and requires 8+ years of experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years in network engineering.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF and other routing protocols.
• Experience with Cisco hardware and Palo Alto firewalls; knowledge of cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Develops and deploys network plans and designs to meet performance and security requirements.
• Defines monitoring, maintenance, expansion, contingency, and recovery plans.
• Troubleshoots network issues and develops deployment processes.
• Keeps informed of latest technologies to enhance networking knowledge.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Cisco hardware

Network security

Cloud networking

Firewalls

Monitoring tools

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications in related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Palo Alto Networks

Network management tools

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description Position Overview

Develops and deploys plans and designs of network systems that will meet an organization's requirements for performance, security, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Conducts network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Defines monitoring, maintenance, expansion, contingency, and recovery plans and strategies to ensure the network is responsive to changes in demand. Troubleshoots network issues and develops appropriate solutions, resources, and deployment processes. Keeps informed of the latest technologies to enhance knowledge of networking hardware, software, and best practices.

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma required. Prefer Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or applicable years of experience with related certifications in lieu of degree.

License

N/A

Certifications

Certifications in Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE are preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level networks. Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.). Experience with Cisco network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software (network management and monitoring tools). Knowledge of cloud networking and virtualized environments. Demonstrated Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto Networking/Firewalls. Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.

Reports to

Information Services Technical Manager

Supervises

None

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

If you're looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you've found it. Let's do big things together.

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day. Shift: M-F 8AM-4:30PM Location: Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.