Senior Network Engineer - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Wellness program

On-site discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network infrastructures in a healthcare environment. You will provide strategic technical leadership, align network projects with organizational goals, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes security, disaster recovery planning, and documentation while delivering reliable, scalable network solutions across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of network engineering and an advanced certification is required.
• If no bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of network engineering experience with an advanced certification is required.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and hardware.
• Excellent strategic planning and communication skills.
• Expertise in developing and enforcing IT policies and procedures.
• Advanced skills in monitoring and improving network performance.
• Strong Project Management skills for overseeing network implementations.
• Skills in developing and implementing security protocols and disaster recovery plans.
• Proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and efficient network architectures.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of network disruptions and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designs and deploys advanced network configurations.
• Leads network upgrades and maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues to minimize disruptions.
• Mentors junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Develops and implements security protocols and disaster recovery plans.
• Implements security measures to protect the network from threats and unauthorized access.
• Develops and maintains documentation for network configurations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Networking protocols

Security protocols

Disaster recovery

Documentation

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Network architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

10+ years experience without bachelor's degree

Tools

Advanced networking certification

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 108231 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $52.00 - $81.32

Job Description

The Senior Network Engineer leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network infrastructures. This role involves strategic planning and technical leadership. Senior Network Engineers support network implementations and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align network infrastructure with organizational objective.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Designs and deploys advanced network configurations.
• Leads network upgrades and maintenance efforts.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues to minimize disruptions.
• Mentors junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Develops and implements security protocols and disaster recovery plans.
• Implements security measures to protect the network from threats and unauthorized access.
• Develops and maintains documentation for network configurations.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in network engineering with an advanced industry standard certification in the position area of responsibility OR in lieu of a bachelors degree 10+ years of experience in network engineering and an advanced industry standard certification in the position area of responsibility, is required.

Certifications

An advanced industry standard certification in the position area of responsibility, is required

Experience

If Bachelor’s degree: 6+ years of experience in network engineering required

If no Bachelor’s degree: 10+ years of experience in network engineering

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and hardware.
• Excellent strategic planning and communication skills.
• Expertise in developing and enforcing IT policies and procedures.
• Advanced skills in monitoring and improving network performance.
• Strong Project Management skills for overseeing network implementations.
• Skills in developing and implementing security protocols and disaster recovery plans.
• Proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and efficient network architectures.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of network disruptions and implement effective solutions.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!