What are the responsibilities and job description for the IS Network Engineer Lead position at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters?
Summary
- GENERAL SUMMARY
- Under the general direction of an IS manager, the Lead Network Engineer provides 24x7 support to ensure that a consistent, stable and secure network infrastructure is in place to service designated locations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning, designing, developing, and implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (LANs and WANs) as well as Network Management systems such as Active Directory and SCEM/SCCM. This position is also responsible for IP address management, hardware and software testing, and network upgrades.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides support of computer systems by maintaining and enhancing CHS systems to meet the needs of the departments and IS personnel.
- Participates in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links.
- Serves as a resource to staff regarding specific skill demonstration, promotion of knowledge and communication.
- Promotes and adheres to departmental and organizational information systems security policies, standards and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None required.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility (including theories, principles, and concepts) normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Networking, Computer Science, MIS or closely related discipline
- 2-3 years of experience required. A Cisco Certification or advanced knowledge of Microsoft SCCM/MECM with at least 4 years of experience in either of these technologies can be substituted for the degree.
- Advanced infrastructure design and support skills including, but not limited to: routing and switching, VPN, security, WiFi, UC (Unified Communications), and Data Center.
- Demonstrates in-depth LAN/WAN support and engineering experience.
- Knowledge of Cisco routing/switching hardware, software protocols, etc.
- Experience with Cisco security appliances, and other security technologies, to include Firewalls, IDS and IPS.
- Linux experience a plus.
- Experience with configuring, troubleshooting, and network monitoring.
- Excellent written and oral communication, and analytical skills necessary to resolve problems.
- Must meet the insurability policy requirements to drive a CHKD vehicle.
- Must be able to pass the CHKD driving test within 30 days of employment.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like with the exception of visits to the computer room.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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