Network Engineer II

Job Responsibilities

• Design implementmaintain and support enterprise communication networks across UHS and in collaboration with external partner organizations.

• Lead the architecture deployment and administration of network infrastructure with a primary focus on Cisco networking technologies including routing switching wireless and network management solutions.

• Configuremaintain and optimize next-generationfirewallenvironments with a strong preference for experience supporting Palo Alto Networks security platforms.

• Monitor network performance capacity and availability to ensure reliable and secure operations. Troubleshoot complex network issues resolve outages implement upgrades and recommend infrastructure enhancements to improve performance and scalability.

• Establishmaintain and enforce network standards policies procedures and best practices by defining system architecture directing installations and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Strengthen the organizations cybersecurity posture by managing access controlsparticipatingin security audits and assessments implementing security recommendations and supporting network security initiatives.

• Install configure and support core and edge network switches wireless systems firewalls VPN technologies content filtering solutions network security tools VoIP systems and video conferencing platforms.

• Develop andmaintainnetwork diagrams technical documentation standards operating procedures and configuration records to support operational excellence and knowledge sharing.

• Create training materials andprovidetechnical guidance and mentoring to IT staff including Help Desk Desktop Support Server Support and other technical teams.

• Serve as the network engineering subject matter expert on organizational projects and strategic initiatives. Develop project plans coordinate activities manage timelines and ensure successful project delivery.

• Collaborate with IT leadership to evaluate emerging technologies develop infrastructure roadmaps and support long-term technology planning.

• Provide technical leadership guidance and mentorship to network team members promoting best practices and fostering professional development.

• Demonstrate the ability to function as a teamleadand emerging leader supporting departmentalobjectivesfacilitatingcross-functional collaboration and contributing to succession planning efforts within the IT organization.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 3-5 years of experience within a Networking Environment

• Cisco CCNA within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

• MastersDegree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 6-10 years of experience in a Networking Environment

• Extensive experience in Network Engineering supporting large-scale enterprise environments

• Strongexpertisewith Cisco networking technologies including routing switching wireless and network infrastructure design

• Experience administering and supporting Palo Alto firewalls and network security solutions

• Working knowledge of VoIP technologies and telecommunications infrastructurepreferred

• Proven project management experience including planning coordination execution and stakeholder communication.