Covenant Health

Senior Network Engineer , IT

Full-Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift

Position Summary:

The Senior Networking Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of advanced network infrastructure. This position requires deep technical expertise in LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cloud-Based Solutions, Firewalls, and VPNs. Ensuring network reliability, performance, and security by developing scalable designs, optimizing traffic flow, and proactively addressing potential vulnerabilities. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with IT teams to align network strategies with business objectives. Responsible for mentoring junior staff and providing input on complex projects

• Technical Implementation
• Design, implement, and manage advanced network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Cloud-Based Solutions.
• Configure and maintain network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN appliances.
• Strong background in network protocols such as, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, SSL, etc.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to implement and maintain robust network security measures that safeguard data, software, and hardware assets.
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• Network Operations
• Monitor, detect, and respond to network issues, ensuring timely resolution and thorough documentation.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and capacity planning to support network scalability and future growth.
• Provide technical responses to network incidents, coordinating with the incident response team to identify root causes, resolve issues, and implement long-term remediation strategies.
• Continuously monitor and optimize network performance, promoting and implementing ongoing performance improvements to maintain a secure and efficient environment.
• Compliance
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and industry standards, including HIPAA, to maintain a secure and compliant network environment.
• Develop and implement network strategies that align with organizational goals while safeguarding sensitive data and supporting regulatory compliance.
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• Collaboration
• Partner with cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network solutions into enterprise systems and applications.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to staff on agreed upon network best practices and emerging technologies to enhance overall technical proficiency and awareness.
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• Documentation
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, protocols, topologies, and incident reports to support operational continuity and troubleshooting.
• Create and regularly update documentation related to the network environment, including diagrams, inventories, and change logs.
• Stay informed on emerging network technologies and trends, recommending enhancements to improve existing infrastructure and practices.
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• Network Audits
• Support both routine and ad hoc network audits to ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
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• Network Standards and Policies
• Review network standards and policies with leader to align with current industry best practices and evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring a secure and efficient network environment.
• Network Maintenance
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network hardware and software to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Review and optimize scheduled maintenance windows to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
• Network Strategy
• Support and contribute to the implementation of the organization’s network strategy to align with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans focused on network resiliency, redundancy, and business continuity.
• Assist in building long-term network roadmaps, setting milestones to support future growth, scalability, and technological advancement.
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• Network Design and Strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, implement, and validate new networking technologies or re-design existing environments to meet evolving business and technical requirements.
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• Technical Support
• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to end users and IT staff, ensuring timely and effective resolution of network-related issues.
• Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to internal IT teams and external vendors, addressing complex technical challenges and ensuring service continuity.
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• Direction and Mentorship
• Guide and mentor junior network engineers and administrators, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic direction for complex networking projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in network engineering, with a demonstrated history of designing and implementing enterprise-level network solutions.

Licensure Requirement: None.