Network Engineer II

University of Kansas Health System

Liberty, MO
1 day ago

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Skills

2nd Level Supportunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
BGPunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professionalunmatched
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
Capacity and Performance Managementunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Documentationunmatched
EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP)unmatched
Hardware Installationunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)unmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Knowledge Baseunmatched
Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Configuration Managementunmatched
Network Connectivityunmatched
Network Designunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
Network Protocolsunmatched
Network Routersunmatched
Network Scalabilityunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Network System Hardwareunmatched
Network Systemsunmatched
Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Engineeringunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Routing Protocolsunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
Wireless Communicationsunmatched
Wireless Securityunmatched

Description

Position Title

Network Engineer II

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Network Engineer II is part of the network infrastructure team that is responsible for design, administration, and support for our enterprise infrastructure operations. This Engineer plans and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols and supports/troubleshoots network issues while providing level I support.

The Network Engineer II conducts short term planning to meet network requirements and network growth. Assesses network performance to ensure it meets present and future needs of the business and provides network planning and recommendations to management. This Engineer ensures the stability and integrity of The University of Kansas Hospital's enterprise data, voice, and wireless network while assisting level III engineers in the enterprise wide network development and design.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Designs LAN, Campus and WAN infrastructure for data, voice, and wireless services following industry standards and best practices to ensure high availability and scalability through network design principals. Assists level III's in advanced level design, development, installation, administration, and maintenance of the enterprise network.
Performs as a subject matter expert (SME) providing 2nd level support for all network operations performance engineering, implementation planning, deployment support, network security and capacity related incidents.
Responsible for maintaining service availability of mission critical services ensuring 24/7/365 uptime of network systems. Collaborates with other network engineers on supporting the network infrastructure design and development to ensure stability and high availability of critical medical systems.
Monitors network performance and capacity utilizing network tools and system logs and proactively resolves any issues.
Maintains documentation including networking diagrams and network services descriptions for the WAN and LAN network. Develop and write processes and procedures for installation and configuration of network systems or troubleshooting of network communications hardware or software.
Plays a primary role mentoring level I network engineers in technical design, capacity planning, and network security. Works in a mentor role with co-workers to provide on job training for a more stable environment. Mentors level I engineers to develop their knowledge base.
Demonstrates the ability to implement new technologies. Extensive hands on support of network routers, switches, and wireless controllers. Implements new approaches and shares technical improvements to the Network Manager.
Displays advanced knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and technologies including IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and technologies including Switching, Routing, Wireless and Security in a multi data center design and development network environment.
Acts as escalation contact for level I working on complex network break/fix and/or maintenance assignments related to network access, capacity or performance.
Keeps abreast and informed of current IT technologies and new trends in the industry by attending vendor training and product launch events.
Ensures approved procedures, policies, and industry best practices are followed. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures. Monitors and executes in line with department change control processes.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate
5 or more years experience in network administration (in a multi-site organization is preferred) including hands-on experience one or more of the following: Network device configuration and management; routing protocols, data center connectivity, and network hardware installation.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or related field

Preferred Licensure and Certification

CCNP/CCDP
Cisco Certified Network Associates
ITIL Foundation

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-53501

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link
asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu
.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Location

Liberty, MO

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