Network Administrator

Who We Are: 

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health. 

What We Offer:  

• Choice of three health insurance plans
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
• Access to company-provided training and educational resources
• Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
• Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
• Eight company-paid holidays
• Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents

About the Role

The Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the network infrastructure connecting CIS clinics and business offices across Louisiana and Mississippi. Supporting approximately 1,200 users across 23 locations, this position plays an important role in keeping clinical and business operations connected and ensuring network systems meet healthcare security and compliance requirements.

This hands-on role oversees daily network operations, including routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless connectivity. The Network Administrator will serve as a technical resource for Cisco routing and Palo Alto firewalls, support network upgrades and infrastructure improvements, and collaborate with IT leadership and clinical and business teams to maintain dependable connectivity that supports patient care.

How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches across all clinic and business office locations.

• Manage network routing, VLANs, switching, WAN connectivity, and related network infrastructure.

• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, security policies, network access, VPN connections, and firewall configurations.

• Maintain network security through system updates, firmware patches, vulnerability remediation, network segmentation, and security monitoring.

• Support clinic wireless infrastructure, including Cisco and Aruba wireless platforms.

• Maintain reliable connectivity for clinical equipment, voice systems, patient check-in devices, and other essential technology.

• Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability while troubleshooting and resolving network issues.

• Plan and implement network hardware replacements, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements while minimizing disruptions to clinic operations.

• Maintain accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, IP address plans, equipment inventories, and configuration backups.

• Coordinate with internet service providers, network vendors, and third-party partners to support network operations.

• Follow established change management procedures and participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance and on-call support.

• Support HIPAA and PCI compliance requirements by maintaining network security documentation and assisting with audits and risk assessments.

• Collaborate with the IT team and mentor help desk and junior IT staff on network troubleshooting and best practices.

What Makes You a Great Match

Required Qualifications:

• Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of three years of experience administering enterprise or multi-site networks.

• Proficiency in Cisco routing, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.

• Strong Cisco switching knowledge, including VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, HSRP, and access control lists.

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls or another next-generation firewall platform.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and IPsec VPNs.

• Experience troubleshooting network issues using packet captures, Wireshark, and device logs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between CIS locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP Enterprise, Palo Alto PCNSA, or PCNSE certification.

• Experience managing Palo Alto firewalls through Panorama, including GlobalProtect.

• Enterprise wireless experience with Aruba or Cisco wireless platforms.

• Experience supporting networks in healthcare or other regulated environments, including HIPAA and PCI DSS.

• Familiarity with Cisco voice infrastructure, including CUCM, UCCX, and Quality of Service (QoS).

• Experience with Meraki, SD-WAN, or cloud-managed networking solutions.

• Knowledge of network automation or scripting using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.

• Experience forwarding network logs to a SIEM and supporting cybersecurity investigations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• On-site position with regular travel to CIS clinic locations throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.

• Participation in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows and an on-call rotation for network outages.

• Ability to work in network closets and data rooms, including navigating tight spaces and using ladders.

• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to handle protected health information (PHI) while maintaining compliance with CIS HIPAA privacy and security policies.