Network Engineer II

arkansas children's is a tobacco free workplace. Flu vaccines are required. Arkansas children's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

day shift

full time

cc017130 information technology

monday to friday, 8:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. — hybrid schedule based on performance (training will be fully onsite) — on-call rotation, 1 week every 5 weeks.

additional information:

the network engineer ii ensures the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, and video and wireless network services. Responsible for planning, designing, and developing local area networks (lans) and wide area networks (wans) across the organization. Participates with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. Analyzes and resolves network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

the ideal candidate has a cisco certified network associate (ccna) certification and at least 2 years of experience utilizing the following skillsets:

• ipv4 format and subnetting
• route/switch technology
• ospf routing protocol

high school diploma or ged or equivalent

bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

high school diploma/ged and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/ged.

cisco certified network associate (ccna) - the cisco learning network

• designs and deploys organization lans, wans, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, upss, and other hardware.
• configures networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling organization objectives and processes.
• configures networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling organization objectives and processes.
• oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• monitors network performance, troubleshoots problem areas, and provides network performance statistics and reports.
• collaborates with executive management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
• performs server and security audits, and system backups and recovery.
• ensures network connectivity of all servers, workstations, voip equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• creates and maintains documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
• participates in managing all network security solutions.
• practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• performs other duties as assigned.