Sr Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr Network Engineer

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: IT&S Network Systems

Req #: 0000246715

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,619.00 - $142,124.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Overview:

Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects.

Implement and maintain existing LAN / WAN (L2/L3, spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP,SNMP), and security protocols (SSH, AAA).

Provide support for all network and data communication issues including private and internet circuits, routing protocols, VPN connectivity, hardware, and 3rd party vendor connectivity.

Research networking issues and products as required and leverage critical thinking skills to evaluate all possible solutions while using appropriate judgment in applying effective resolutions.

Properly address and prioritize tasks based on urgent and site needs and manage appropriate/realistic expectations to ensure overall client satisfaction.

Responsible for configuring IPSec VPN tunnels, IP communication, and routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).

Leverage a strong knowledge of equipment, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency.

Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues.

Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors.

Escalation of problems as appropriate to management.

Support during and after network cut-overs and change to the environment.

Ability to be on call 24x7 on a rotating schedule is a requirement of this position.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor s degree preferred
• Certification or equivalent may be substituted for a BA/BS degree
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in information technology and services
• Strong IP routing and networking protocol experience, including IPv6 experience
• Experience with enterprise grade IP networking routers (eg Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills combined with the ability to effectively communicate technical issues
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco 9000 series switches and Nexus IOS
• 5+ years of experience with Switch Infrastructure
• Proficient in routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS
• Thorough understanding of IP concepts including routing, VLANs, Port Channeling, QoS, tuning and capacity management concepts.
• Troubleshooting WAN, internet, routing issues

Job Specific Requirements

• Escalation of problems as appropriate to management
• Implement and maintain existing LAN (L2/L3, spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP,SNMP), and security protocols (SSH, AAA)
• Leverage a strong knowledge of equipment, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization
• Maximizes network performannitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors
• Properly address and prioritize tasks based on urgent and site needs and manage appropriate/realistic expectations to ensure overall client satisfaction
• Provide support for all network and data communication issues including private and internet circuits, routing protocols, VPN connectivity, hardware, and 3rd party vendor connectivity
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects
• Research networking issues and products as required and leverage critical thinking skills to evaluate all possible solutions while using appropriate judgment in applying effective resolutions
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues
• Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IT&S policies, procedures and SLAs
• Support during and after network cut-overs and change to the environment
• Updates job knowledgeby participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Work with management to define the appropriate standards, policies, procedures, software toolsets, and supporting peripherals to facilitate the management, accountability, functionality, and security of networked Unix systems,
• Maximum weight to be lifted independently:15 lbs
• Maximum weight to be lifted with assistance:15 lbs/person

Interested in learning more about our IT&S team? Check out this video from our leadership team!

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer