Network Engineer I

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.xxxxuY The Network Engineer I provides functional and empirical analysis related to the installation and implementation of the network infrastructure. Performs installation and maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software. Works with end users, Team Members and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues. May employ tools to achieve high availability and efficient utilization of LAN/WAN. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Performs work under supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, but refers more complex issues to higher-level Team Members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems management, information systems, or a related field, and/or applicable technical certificate and/or equivalent related experience.
Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
Beginning to working knowledge of current and emerging networking technologies including but not limited to TCP/IP networking and LAN/WAN technologies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One or more years' of prior experience in IT related discipline.
Healthcare experience.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Responsibilities

Follows direction to perform maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software.
Follow directions on how to conduct research and evaluate network technology.
Works with end users, Team Members and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues.
Installs, supports and tests Local and Wide Area Networks.
Supports Infrastructure including: switches, routers, wireless, and firewalls.
May administer end-user training to achieve efficient utilization of LAN/WAN.
Responds to and resolves help desk tickets.
Participates in project management activities as assigned.
Participates in Network Team On-Call program.
Adheres to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior.