What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Firewall Engineer II position at VCU Health?
**This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be able to work onsite as required and reside within commuting distance of Richmond, VA.**
The Level 2 Network Engineer designs and implements network solutions, performs upgrades, monitors security, collaborates with IT teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Essential Job Statements
Deploy, configure, maintain, design and implement network solutions to meet business requirements
Perform network system updates, patching, migrations, and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex technical issues with minimal supervision.
Monitor network security and implement security measures.
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
Train and mentor junior network engineers.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Patient Population: N/A
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: Associate’s degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Systems or a related degree.
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience: 3 years of experience in Network configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting. Advanced understanding in Ticketing systems. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RDP, VNC, ping, tracert, ipconfig/ifconfig, VLAN, VPN, Packet Tracer, Wireshark). Basic understanding in Python/Ansible for building and maintaining networking scripts
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A
Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near
Hazards: Depth perception, Exposure to potential electrical shock
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
The Level 2 Network Engineer designs and implements network solutions, performs upgrades, monitors security, collaborates with IT teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Essential Job Statements
Deploy, configure, maintain, design and implement network solutions to meet business requirements
Perform network system updates, patching, migrations, and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex technical issues with minimal supervision.
Monitor network security and implement security measures.
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
Train and mentor junior network engineers.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Patient Population: N/A
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: Associate’s degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Systems or a related degree.
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience: 3 years of experience in Network configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting. Advanced understanding in Ticketing systems. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RDP, VNC, ping, tracert, ipconfig/ifconfig, VLAN, VPN, Packet Tracer, Wireshark). Basic understanding in Python/Ansible for building and maintaining networking scripts
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A
Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near
Hazards: Depth perception, Exposure to potential electrical shock
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.