Network Engineer II

Category:

Technical

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Demonstrates understanding and use of project management tools; can determine assignments and timelines. May develop project plans for internal projects. Provides expertise in WAN/LAN configuration and evaluation process in the HealthCare Environment in coordination with functional departments (areas). Assist in the request for proposals and be involved in pre-contract negotiation of information systems. Assist in the development of WAN/LAN documentation to include relevant P&P relating to security, integrity, and functional areas of a system. Demonstrates proficiency as a WAN/LAN development. Install, upgrade, configure and support enterprise-wide network infrastructure. Evaluate, configure, develop, and test network and systems application software to ensure proper functionality at the network communication level. Assist in the monitoring of the WAN/LAN security to safeguard patient data. Under the direction of the Lead Network Engineer, responsible for an assigned shift as scheduled and for responding to problems 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements I.S. applications using project management.
  Completes phases of the project including analysis, design of tables and files, report formats and matrices, testing, user training, documentation, implementation, and follow-up.
• Analyzes and completes I.S. maintenance activities and end-user change requests.
• Investigates, analyzes, and resolves I.S. user and system problems.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.
• Develop inter-departmental relationships.
• Ability to give formal presentations at all levels.
• Actively supports the six pillars of the organization: High-Quality Healthcare; High-Quality Customer Service; Financial Strength; Community Value; Employee Satisfaction; Ethics and Compliance.
• Completing all hospital-wide orientation, complying with policies, and accepting personal responsibility for mandatory in-service requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:  

• Trained professional with knowledge of Healthcare/I.S. normally acquired through three to five years of college or technical school or equivalent work experience in an advanced network engineering role. 

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Certification is required (may be acquired during the first year of employment as a Network Engineer II – refer to IS Department policy # 3900, System Analyst Career Policy for specific requirements). 

EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years work experience with knowledge of Healthcare/IS or three to five years of college or technical school.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.