Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerSince 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We have combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs. Crouse’s Information Technology team is hiring a Senior Network Engineer. This position is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, integrity and security of the LAN/WAN infrastructure at Crouse Hospital. Specializes in systems integration and network technologies. Plans, develops, and implements data communications strategies.Pay Range: $80,000 plus based on experience and educationAvailable Schedule(s): Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call coverage (this position is located at Crouse Hospital, not a remote position)Senior Network Engineer Responsibilities:Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco and Palo Alto networking solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points/controllers to optimize availability, performance and security.Monitor network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Wireshark, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.Implement and manage VPNs, VLANs, and other network protocols, ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansions, aligning with business objectives.Conduct regular network assessments and audits, documenting configurations and changes to maintain compliance and security standards.Provide expert-level support for network incidents, troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions to restore services swiftly, including off-hours as necessary.Provide mentorship and training to network engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Senior Network Engineer Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related discipline and/ or acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience.CCNP certification or equivalent knowledge set is required; CCIE certification is highly preferred.Minimum of ten (10) years experience in network engineering with a strong focus on Cisco technologies.In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN/wireless networking principles, protocols (EIGRP, BGP, IPsec, MACsec, CAPWAP, DHCP, PIM, IGMP, TCP/UDP), technologies (QoS, VoIP), and security best practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving complex network issues.Experience with cloud networking and hybrid environments (AWS).Familiarity with Cisco Wireless controller-based solutions, Cisco Meraki Wireless solutions and Cisco EEM and TCL scripting.Expertise in Cisco IOS, PAN-OS, and related networking technologies.Strong understanding of network monitoring and management tools.Benefits Overview: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K. Company paid life insurance. Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities. Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers. YMCA Subsidy program.