Associate Principal Network Specialist Mercy Telecom Technology

The Associate Principal - Network Specialist plays a critical role in the planning design acquisition and implementation of Mercys voice and data network The Associate Principal - Network Specialist plays a critical role in the planning design acquisition and implementation of Mercys voice and data network services. This position evaluates business requirements to develop robust networking solutions conducts comprehensive project planning and performs cost analysis and vendor comparisons. The role also involves managing infrastructure to ensure high availability recoverability performance and integrity through both maintenance of existing systems and implementation of network enhancements.

Associate Principal - Network Specialist

Mercy Telecom Technology

Position on site at this location:

Mercy Technical Services

3637 S Geyer Rd

Saint Louis Missouri 63127

*Please note that as of the posting date of this job announcement Mercy is unable to offer immigration sponsorship or visa assistance for this position. We encourage all eligible candidates including U.S. citizens permanent residents and those with existing work authorization to apply.

The Associate Principal - Network Specialist plays a critical role in the planning design acquisition and implementation of Mercys voice and data network services. This position evaluates business requirements to develop robust networking solutions conducts comprehensive project planning and performs cost analysis and vendor comparisons. The role also involves managing infrastructure to ensure high availability recoverability performance and integrity through both maintenance of existing systems and implementation of network enhancements.

Required Qualification(s):

• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Relevant technical or business work experience. Extensive experience with complex technical environments including Cisco networking LAN/WAN wireless technologies VoIP and advanced routing protocols.

Technical Skills (Highly Preferred):

Proficiency in:

• • Network automation with tools like Python Ansible REST API or Postman.
  • Monitoring and telemetry in ACI (e.g. Cisco NAE SNMP NetFlow or Syslog).
  • Change control patching and lifecycle management of Cisco ACI environments.

Strong understanding of:

• • Layer 2/3 network protocols (BGP OSPF STP HSRP etc.)
  • Security zones segmentation and microsegmentation using ACI contracts.

Familiarity with tools such as:

• • Cisco DNA Center Secure Workload (Tetration) or other Cisco DC solutions.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• • Ability to independently troubleshoot complex ACI-related network issues and work cross-functionally with other IT teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting designs policies and procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset for problem-solving in high-availability environments.
  • Experience working in regulated or healthcare environments (preferred).
  • Advanced certifications such as CCNP CCIE or equivalent.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.