Sr. Network Technician

Monday-Friday (8:30-5)

This role includes participation in an after-hours on-call rotation every other week

100% On-Site

Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital

501 6th Ave. South

St. Petersburg FL 33706

General Summary: Provide technical support and administration of network and telecommunications systems for the main hospital adjacent buildings and 18 outpatient care centers. Diagnose and troubleshoot moderately complex network device and data-communications issues; install replace configure and validate network hardware software cabling and switches; and participate in technical discussions on infrastructure enhancements. Install maintain and support videoconferencing audio-visual and satellite TV systems; perform moves/adds/changes for phones and network jacks; troubleshoot VoIP and analog lines; and coordinate vendor circuit installs and repairs. Maintain regular customer-facing communication to gather requirements and convey solutions and provide on-site response for emergency phone replacements and integrations of NurseCall overhead paging and code blue systems.

Job Responsibilities:

Scope and Customer Support
- Provide technical support and administration for Cisco Unified Communications Systems and other platforms; maintain regular customer-facing communication to gather requirements convey solutions and ensure satisfaction.

Network Analysis & Design
- Lead and coordinate small- to medium-sized projects (moves adds changes) by defining tasks schedules and deliverables.
- Meet with customers to capture and document requirements and clearly communicate findings to supervisors and project teams.
- Participate in technical discussions and planning for infrastructure enhancements contributing recommendations and design input.

Installation & Configuration
- Install network hardware software data jacks and cabling following documentation and procedures.
- Configure and validate network switches and VLANs using established tools and processes.
- Implement approved changes in accordance with change-management policies communicating scope significance and risks.
- Manage maintain and support videoconference network infrastructure endpoints and enterprise A/V (including satellite TV) systems; perform preventive maintenance and testing.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and troubleshoot moderate to moderately complex network device VPN and data-communications issues using provided procedures and tools.
- Support and troubleshoot contact-center systems VoIP and analog phone lines.
- Replace or repair faulty equipment to restore service promptly.
- Provide on-site response for emergency phone replacements and integrations of NurseCall overhead paging and code blue systems.

Coordination & Vendor Management
- Coordinate network cabling and related installations with Facilities and external vendors.
- Coordinate vendor circuit installs and repairs and manage third-party interactions to ensure correct implementation and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Must possess all requisite knowledge skills and abilities as posted in the supplemental section.

2. Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
3. Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively.
4. Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
5. Demonstrated track record of the ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in the service of users and colleagues in a positive manner.
8. Writes and communicates clearly and concisely.
9. Possesses sound documentation skills.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
11. Demonstrated track record of exemplary customer service skills.
12. Strong understanding of data communication principles (with emphasis on VoIP media and control flows).

13. Moderate to strong understanding of the OSI model especially layers 24 behavior for voice traffic.
14. Strong familiarity with network troubleshooting techniques as applied to voice quality call signaling and SIP/SCCP issues.
15. Strong understanding of network management principles.
16. Strong understanding of how DHCP and DNS services work and how they affect IP phones TFTP and UC services.
17. Demonstrated understanding of IP addressing.
18. Strong knowledge of public vs. private IP addressing schemes.
19. Basic understanding of LAN routing techniques and packet analysis focused on SIP/RTP call traces and QoS verification.
20. Hands-on experience administering Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and related UC components (e.g. Unity Connection IM&P UCCX/UCCE) including user/device provisioning device pools regions and clustering.
21. Proficient with VoIP signaling and call-control protocols (SIP SCCP MGCP) SIP trunking PSTN gateway/SBC concepts and troubleshooting trunking/interoperability issues.
22. Strong understanding of voice QoS and voice VLANs (DSCP/CoS bandwidth management CAC) and ability to verify and troubleshoot QoS end-to-end.
23. Experience with Cisco phone provisioning and firmware/TFTP management dial plan design (translation patterns route patterns) E911 considerations and phone feature configuration.
24. Familiarity with Cisco diagnostic and monitoring tools and logs (RTMT CDR/CAR AXL call traces packet captures CLI debug/trace) to analyze call quality and resolve complex UC issues.

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED. Additional experience may substitute for education.

Equivalency Formula: JHHS: Related experience beyond minimum training experience qualifications may substitute for formal education requirement on a two years experience-for-one year education basis

Required Experience: Four years of related experience.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) preferred

Salary Range: Minimum 22.37/hour - Maximum 39.16/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we embrace and celebrate our differences where all employees feel valued contribute to our mission of serving the community and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.