Sr Network Engineer

RWJBarnabas Health; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs (Health Care/Dependent Care)?

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Sr Network Engineer at our IT&S Network Systems department. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust LAN/WAN infrastructure, VPNs, and security protocols to ensure reliable healthcare connectivity.

The position requires extensive experience with Cisco switches, routing protocols, and network management. It offers a day shift, salaried status, and comprehensive benefits within New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; certification or equivalent may substitute.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in information technology and services.
• 5+ years of experience with Switch Infrastructure.
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco 9000 series switches and Nexus IOS.
• Strong IP routing and networking protocol experience, including IPv6.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; able to explain technical issues clearly.
• Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
• Must be able to transport information technology related equipment.
• Experience with enterprise grade IP networking routers (e.g. Cisco, Aruba).
• Proficient in routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
• Thorough understanding of IP concepts including routing, VLANs, QoS, tuning and capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects
• Implement and maintain existing LAN / WAN (L2/L3, spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA)
• Provide support for all network and data communication issues including private and internet circuits, routing protocols, VPN connectivity, hardware, and 3rd party vendor connectivity
• Research networking issues and products and evaluate solutions with judgment for effective resolutions
• Address and prioritize tasks based on urgent site needs and manage expectations for client satisfaction
• Configure IPSec VPN tunnels, IP routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and network devices
• Maximize network performance and document issues; escalate to management as needed

Skills

IP routing

OSPF

BGP

MPLS

IPv6

Cisco IOS

Education

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent

CCNA

CCENT

Tools

Cisco 9000 series switches

Job description

Job Title:

Sr Network Engineer

Req #:

0000261646

Category:

Information Technology and Systems / Clinical Informatics

Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

Day

Facility:

RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department:

IT&S Network Systems

Pay Range:

$100,618.95 - $142,124.00 per year

Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: Sr Network Engineer

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: IT&S Network Systems

Req #: 0000261646

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,618.95 - $142,124.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

A Typical Day

• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects
• Implement and maintain existing LAN / WAN (L2/L3, spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP,SNMP), and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA)
• Provide support for all network and data communication issues including private and internet circuits, routing protocols, VPN connectivity, hardware, and 3rd party vendor connectivity
• Research networking issues and products as required and leverage critical thinking skills to evaluate all possible solutions while using appropriate judgment in applying effective resolutions
• Properly address and prioritize tasks based on urgent and site needs and manage appropriate/realistic expectations to ensure overall client satisfaction
• Responsible for configuring IPSec VPN tunnels, IP communication, and routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Leverage a strong knowledge of equipment, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors
• Escalation of problems as appropriate to management
• Support during and after network cut-overs and change to the environment
• Ability to be on call 24x7 on a rotating schedule is a requirement of this position

This Role Might Be For You If..

• Implement and maintain existing LAN (L2/L3, spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP,SNMP), and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA)
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors
• Provide support for all network and data communication issues including private and internet circuits, routing protocols, VPN connectivity, hardware, and 3rd party vendor connectivity
• Research networking issues and products as required and leverage critical thinking skills to evaluate all possible solutions while using appropriate judgment in applying effective resolutions
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues
• Support during and after network cutnd change to the environment
• Updates job knowledgeby participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Work with management to define the appropriate standards, policies, procedures, software toolsets, and supporting peripherals to facilitate the management, accountability, functionality, and security of networked Unix systems

To Be Considered

Required:

• Bachelors degree preferred. Certification or equivalent may be substituted for a BA/BS degree
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in information technology and services
• 5+ years of experience with Switch Infrastructure
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco 9000 series switches and Nexus IOS
• Strong IP routing and networking protocol experience, including IPv6 experience
• Excellent oral and written communications skills combined with the ability to effectively communicate technical issues
• Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS
• Must be able to transport information technology related equipment
• Experience with enterprise grade IP networking routers (e.g. Cisco, Aruba)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills combined with the ability to effectively communicate technical issues
• Proicient in routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS
• Thorough understanding of IP concepts including routing, VLANs, Port Channeling, QoS, tuning and capacity management concepts
• Troubleshooting WAN, internet, routing issues

Certifications and Licensure Preferred:

• CCNA

Certifications and Licensure Required:

• CCENT

Preferred:

Experience in health care field helpful, but not required

Other Duties:

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer