TELECOM/NETWORK ENGINEER

Job TitleJob Responsibilities:-Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.-Assists with the deployment of telecom/network technology.-Exercises independent judgment.-Under general direction works on complex technical issues.-Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning.-May be required to perform some of the duties of Telecom/Network Specialist.-Receptive to new ideas and to learning new technologies.-Plans and leads small projects and performs project management coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs.-On occasion oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations.-Occasionally works under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.-May be asked to represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees.Skills:Required Skills & Experience:-See Education Section for Required Experience.-Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required.-Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.-Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable.-Must be able to work with minimum direction and able to work effectively in a team environment.-Must be customer focused and possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution.-Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously.-Solid analytical skills are also a necessity.