NYC Health + Hospitals

Senior Network Engineer

NYC Health + Hospitals$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Telecommunications
  • 5 years of experience in data processing and computer systems
  • Broad knowledge of communication systems, hardware capabilities, and programming languages
  • Experience in network design and management (preferred 7 years)
  • Certifications such as CCNA or CCDA are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural direction for secure enterprise network systems
  • Optimize and troubleshoot enterprise network and security technologies
  • Manage medium to large-scale network projects from planning to implementation
  • Provide technical oversight for network service availability
  • Define standard configurations for network devices
  • Conduct performance monitoring and administer network infrastructure resources
  • Train junior engineers and perform root cause analysis for escalated incidents

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for part-time employees
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Commuter Benefits Programs
Full Job Description
Work Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Functional Assignment:

Under broad guidance provides technical leadership and architectural direction for the full lifecycle of network and
security systems. This role applies deep technical expertise in networking and security systems, and leads Systemwide
medium to large-scale critical projects.

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Provides technical leadership and architectural direction for the planning, design, configuration, and deployment of
secure, scalable, enterprise network systems.
2. Leads the optimization, performance and capacity reviews of network services, and the troubleshooting of various
enterprise network/security technologies.
3. Leads medium to large-scale network projects from planning through implementation.
4. Directs the technical oversight and support for the availability of network services, including design, implementation, administration, support and optimization of enterprise internetworking devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, security devices, and all supporting network fabric.
5. Leads the optimization of enterprise network management and monitoring utilities.
6. Oversees administration of network Infrastructure resources, including coordination with vendors, dependent
services, and enterprise engineering.
7. Defines and enforces standard configurations for the installation of all network devices.
8. Provides oversight over IT inventory databases, including Configuration Management Database and National
Incident Management Systems.
9. Provides oversight over the operation and maintenance of networks, tracks significant problems, monitors
performance and upgrades to hardware and software.
10. Follows established organization change management procedures, and internal processes.
11. Defines and maintains documentation for network configurations, operating procedures, and service records.
12. Provides oversight over the engineering and implementation of network infrastructure modifications in collaboration with internal business unit and external vendors to support strategic initiatives.
13. Resolves complex and escalated incidents and request tickets, performing root cause analysis for problem
resolution.
14. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and audit requirements.
15. Serves as the principal trainer of junior engineers.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Assignment Qualification Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Telecommunications, Data Communications, or related discipline; and,
2. Five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in data processing, computer systems, and applications.
3. Broad knowledge and expertise in the characteristics of computers, peripheral devices, communications systems and hardware capabilities, programming languages, E.D.P. applications, systems analysis methodology, data management and retrieval techniques; or,
4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Assignment Qualification Preferences:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Telecommunications, Data Communications, or related discipline; and,
2. Seven (7) years of progressive, responsible experience in Networking and/or Network Design experience, including two (2) years in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Preferred Knowledge Areas, Skills, Abilities, and other Characteristics:
1. Certification in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA) and/or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDA).
2. Knowledge of switches, routers, Virtual Private Network, Voice over Internet Protocol, and wireless systems.
3. In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of System Network design and management.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs


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About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is a healthcare system that provides medical care to residents of New York City. The system was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NYC Health + Hospitals has a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities throughout the city. The system provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.
Learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
5 Year Trend
-10%
Revenue
$7 billion

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