Network Engineer - ENT

Compensation:
Pay Range: $57,940 - $94,150

- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Job Highlights:
A team of more than 400 professionals, Health System Information Services (HSIS) works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality care to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, the No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 as ranked by Forbes magazine.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

-U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer,Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture . Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match .

Duties

The Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stability and integrity of all Health System data communication, including voice, video, wireless, and network services.

This role involves planning, designing, and developing Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) across the organization. Additionally, the Network Engineer will assist with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and support of all network hardware, software, and communication links. The person will also diagnose, resolve, and document hardware and software network problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide team and end user training where required.

Primary Responsibilities

· Assist co-workers in assessing near- and long-term network capacity needs.

· Respond to emergency network outages following business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

· Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including configurations, network mapping, processes, and service records.

· Adhere to policies, procedures, and training plans related to network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.

· Maintain LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPSs, and other network-related hardware.

· Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and industry standards to stay updated on the latest advancements.

· Oversee new installations, upgrades, and maintenance of network equipment, hardware, and software.

· Configure networks to ensure smooth and reliable operations that support business objectives and processes.

· Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.

· Respond to incoming alerts, notifications, tickets, and calls regarding network connectivity problems.

· Ensure network connectivity across all devices and systems.

· Manage network asset inventory, maintaining accurate documentation and technical specifications.

· Regularly monitor, test, and report on network performance with detailed analytics.

· Participate in the implementation and maintenance of network security solutions.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Information Systems or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

· An understanding of network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices

· Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, software, protocols, Windows platform, Cisco IOS, Arista EoS 802.xxx wireless protocols

· Ability to operate network component analyzers, scanners, and testers showing competence with testing tools

· Hardware troubleshooting experience

· Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

· Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required

· Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language

· Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

· Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment

· Strong customer service orientation

· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

· Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift and install equipment into network equipment racks

· Available for after hours on call support

Primary Location: UAB Health System
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: 702150000 Health System Information Services
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift

Salary : $57,940 - $94,150