Senior Network Specialist, On-Site

Find your calling at Mercy! The Senior Network Specialist is responsible for the planning, design, acquisition, and implementation of Mercy's voice and data network services. The Senior Network Specialist is responsible for the planning, design, acquisition, and implementation of Mercy's voice network services. This position evaluates business requirements to develop effective solutions, performs cost analysis, and conducts vendor comparisons. The Senior Network Specialist manages infrastructure to ensure voice network availability, performance, and integrity, while supporting and enhancing existing systems and deploying new voice network services.

Location:

This position will support our Mercy Fort Smith Hospital and Clinics and is an on-site position. Schedule Information:
Day shift and available to participate in an on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Relevant technical experience in network engineering.
• Proficiency in Cisco networking technologies, LAN/WAN, wireless, and VoIP.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

Experience with cloud networking and automation tools. Certification(s):
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCNA or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of voice network communication protocols and performance analysis.
• Experience of servers and application performance analysis.
• Experience with voice network security practices and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Familiarity with hybrid network environments and emerging technologies preferred.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream.

In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States.

In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.