Senior Network Engineer - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Winchester, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of complex network infrastructures. The role requires strategic planning and technical leadership to align network architecture with organizational objectives.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage upgrades, implement security and disaster recovery plans, and document configurations while collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of network engineering experience or 10+ years without a bachelor's degree with certification.
• Advanced industry standard certification in the position area of responsibility is required.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in networking or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Firewall administration

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!