Network Engineer - South Burlington, United States - The University of Vermont Health Network

    The University of Vermont Health Network
    The University of Vermont Health Network South Burlington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Building Name: UVMMC - 40 IDX Drive

    Location Address: 40 IDX Drive, South Burlington Vermont

    Regular

    Department: IT Network Engineering-Design and Build

    Full Time

    Standard Hours: 40

    Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

    Shift: Day

    Primary Shift: -

    Weekend Needs: Other

    Salary Range: Min $31.43 Mid $39.29 Max $47.14

    Recruiter: Chelsea Therrien

    Career Level Summary (Common for all jobs at this level)

    • Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
    • Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business or clinical/patient care issues to improve processes or services.
    • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
    • Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
    • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
    Functional Knowledge
    • Requires conceptual and practical expertise in networking and general knowledge of related areas.
    Business Expertise
    • Has knowledge of best practices and how IT Networking integrates with other areas or aligns with other areas to provide holistic patient care; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market.
    Leadership
    • Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements.
    RESPONSABILITIES

    Network Design and Planning:
    • Develop and design complex network architectures to meet the organization's current and future requirements.
    • Plan network upgrades and expansions while considering scalability and security.
    Network Implementation:
    • Deploy and configure network hardware and software components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
    • Ensure proper integration of new network technologies and services.
    Network Security:
    • Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists, to safeguard the network from threats.
    Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
    • Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and traffic patterns.
    • Identify and resolve network issues, including downtime and connectivity problems, in a timely manner.
    Capacity Planning:
    • Analyze network traffic patterns and usage to predict future capacity requirements.
    • Recommend upgrades and optimizations to support growing network demands.
    Network Documentation:
    • Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and inventory records.
    Network Automation:
    • Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline network provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
    Team Leadership and Mentoring:
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
    • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on network-related projects.
    Vendor Management:
    • Evaluate and select network hardware and software vendors.
    • Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement processes.
    Policy and Compliance:
    • Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry standards and organizational policies.
    • Develop and enforce network-related policies and procedures.
    SKILLS:

    Advanced Networking Protocols and Technologies
    • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLANs.
    • Proficiency in emerging technologies like SD-WAN, SDN, and network virtualization.
    Security Expertise
    • Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network segmentation.
    • Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and threat mitigation strategies.
    Routing and Switching
    • Mastery of router and switch configurations, including Cisco, Juniper, or other leading vendors.
    • Expertise in designing and optimizing routing tables and switching fabrics for high performance and redundancy.
    Network Monitoring and Management
    • Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, Nagios, or SolarWinds.
    • Ability to troubleshoot network issues and implement proactive monitoring solutions.
    Cloud Networking
    • Knowledge of cloud networking services and configurations in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
    • Skill in connecting on-premises networks to cloud environments securely.
    Network Automation and Scripting
    • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Ansible for automating network tasks.
    • Experience with network automation frameworks like Puppet or Chef.
    Load Balancing and Content Delivery
    • Understanding of load balancing concepts and technologies.
    • Familiarity with content delivery networks (CDNs) for optimizing content delivery and performance.
    Network Design and Architecture
    • Ability to design and implement complex network architectures, considering scalability, redundancy, and performance.
    • Experience with network documentation and diagramming tools like Visio.
    Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
    • Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently.
    • Proficiency in packet analysis and debugging techniques.
    Soft Skills and Leadership
    • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
    • Leadership abilities to mentor junior engineers, lead projects, and make strategic decisions.
    Problem Solving
    • Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
    Impact
    • Impacts a range of patient, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies and/or protocols.
    Interpersonal Skills
    • Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree or formal technical training or equivalent experience.
    Experience
    • 5 or more years' experience
    Staff must provide support coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Shift coverage and on-call coverage may be required.