Network Administrator
Network Administrator
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Job Description
WeCare Medical Specialty Group is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through a network of specialized medical practices. We rely on a robust and secure IT infrastructure to support our clinical operations administrative functions and communication systems. We foster a collaborative and forwardthinking environment where skilled IT professionals play a vital role in our success.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Network Administrator to manage and maintain our network infrastructure ensuring its stability security and optimal performance. This is a critical role responsible for the health and reliability of our remote and onsite network environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of networking principles security best practices and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively in a remote setting.
Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure Management: Monitor maintain and support the organizations local area network (LAN) wide area network (WAN) and wireless network infrastructure.
Network Security Implementation: Implement and maintain network security measures including firewalls intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) VPNs and access control lists (ACLs) to protect sensitive healthcare data.
Remote Access Management: Configure and support secure remote access solutions (VPN etc.) for employees and authorized users.
Network Performance Monitoring: Utilize network monitoring tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks ensuring optimal network speed and reliability.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve networkrelated issues promptly and effectively providing remote support to endusers as needed.
Configuration and Maintenance: Configure and maintain network devices such as routers switches firewalls load balancers and wireless access points.
Patch Management: Implement and manage network device firmware and software updates and patches to maintain security and stability.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations diagrams and procedures.
Vendor Management: Liaise with network hardware and service providers as needed.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Participate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to network infrastructure.
Capacity Planning: Monitor network capacity and plan for future growth and scalability.
Security Audits and Compliance: Participate in security audits and ensure network infrastructure compliance with relevant healthcare regulations (e.g. HIPAA).
OnCall Support: Provide occasional oncall support for critical network issues outside of regular business hours.
Collaboration: Work effectively with other IT team members and departments to ensure seamless IT operations.
Qualifications:
Work Permit/Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit allowing employment in the United States.
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field is preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA Network Cisco CCNA CCNP Security) are highly desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in network administration with a strong focus on network security.
Technical Skills:
Indepth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols routing (e.g. BGP OSPF) switching (VLANs STP) and DNS.
Handson experience configuring and managing network devices from major vendors (e.g. Cisco Juniper Fortinet).
Strong understanding of firewall technologies VPNs and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g. SolarWinds Nagios PRTG).
Familiarity with wireless networking standards and security protocols (e.g. 802.11x WPA2/3).
Knowledge of network security best practices and principles.
Experience with cloud networking concepts (e.g. AWS VPC Azure VNet) is a plus.
Scripting skills (e.g. Python Bash) for automation tasks are a plus.
ProblemSolving Skills: Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues efficiently in a remote environment.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
SelfMotivation: Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in network configurations and documentation.
Understanding of Healthcare Regulations (Preferred): Familiarity with HIPAA and other relevant healthcare IT security and compliance regulations is a plus.
Remote Work Capabilities: Must have a reliable highspeed internet connection and a dedicated secure home office environment suitable for remote work.
WeCare Medical Specialty Group offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health dental and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Retirement plan with company match
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Flexible remote work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer:
WeCare Medical Specialty Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
