Network Engineer

Network EngineerSt. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.Employment Type: Full-TimeShift: DaysHours Per Week: 40 hoursHiring Range: $80,204.80- $104,270.40The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain the organization's network and telecommunications infrastructure.Configure and support enterprise network devices including routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, VPN technologies, load balancers, and network management systems.Administer and optimize local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), wireless networks, internet connectivity, and remote access technologies.Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues affecting system reliability, availability, and security.Lead network troubleshooting efforts and serve as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents.Develop, maintain, and implement network architecture standards, policies, and best practices.Plan and execute network upgrades, equipment replacements, and infrastructure expansion projects.Configure and maintain network security controls including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, network segmentation, and access controls.Collaborate with cybersecurity, server, application, and clinical teams to ensure secure and efficient delivery of technology services.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiency, performance, and security.Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, configuration standards, and disaster recovery procedures.Support cloud networking initiatives and integration with Microsoft Azure and other hosted platforms.Assist in budgeting, capacity planning, and lifecycle management of network infrastructure assets.Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required.Mentor Network Technicians and provide technical guidance on projects and operational issues.Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements and organizational security standards.Additional Responsibilities:Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:None. May provide technical leadership and mentoring to Network Technicians and other IT staff.Education, Training & Experience:Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field preferred. Associate degree with equivalent experience may be considered.Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible network engineering experience preferred.Experience supporting enterprise network environments in a healthcare setting preferred.Certifications / Licensure:Certified Network Professional certification is preferred.Valid New York State Driver's License required.Required Skills and Attributes:Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.Excellent customer service skillsDisplays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.Demonstrates flexibilityTakes initiativeAble to work in a fast-paced environmentEmbraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office productStrong organizational skills.Effective interpersonal skills.Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.