Network Engineer

Job Summary

Position: Network Engineer
Location: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: IT&S Network Systems
Status: Full-Time,
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $ per year

Responsible for daily operations support, maintenance and implementation of a robust network infrastructure across RWJBarnabas Health’s systems. Works collaboratively with management to define standards, policies and protocols, and provides on‑call support 24/7.

• Provide daily operations support and maintenance for the network and related IT assets.
• Participate in the application of network and related IT technology assets into the enterprise.
• Participate in the development and implementation of automated systems for corporate and affiliate entities.
• Install, configure and maintain network and related technology infrastructure environments.
• Work with management to define standards, policies, procedures and technologies to facilitate management, accountability, functionality and security of the technology infrastructure.
• Schedule installations and upgrades, maintaining them in accordance with established policies, procedures and SLAs.
• Participate in the testing and implementation of interfaces.
• Perform analysis to define reporting requirements (e.g., performance, capacity, change management).
• Proactively monitor system, network and infrastructure assets to provide stable, dependable services and conduct trend analysis.
• Provide customer and peer training on network tools, processes and procedures.
• Participate in projects, architecture and support as a technology subject‑matter expert.
• Be on call 24/7 on a rotating schedule.

• Escalate problems as appropriate to management.
• Implement and maintain LAN (L2/L3, spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, and protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP, CDP, SNMP, SSH, HTTPS, AAA).
• Leverage strong knowledge of equipment, production processes, quality control and efficiency techniques.
• Maximize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrades and vendor collaboration.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and site needs, managing realistic expectations for client satisfaction.
• Provide support for all network and data communication issues, including private and internet circuits, routing, VPN connectivity, hardware and 3rd‑party vendor connectivity.
• Report network operational status, gather and prioritize information, and manage projects.
• Research networking issues and products, applying critical thinking to evaluate solutions.
• Configure, install, maintain and document in‑depth troubleshooting tasks and network issues.
• Support during and after network cut‑overs and changes to the environment.
• Work with management to define standards, policies, procedures, software toolsets, and peripherals for secure, functional, and accountable networked Unix systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent certification.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in information technology and services.
• Strong IP routing and networking protocol experience, including IPv
  6.
• Knowledge of enterprise‑grade IP networking routers (e.g., Cisco, Aruba).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Two or more years of experience with switch infrastructure.
• Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
• Experience in the health care field helpful, but not required.
• Required:
  
  CCENT;
  Preferred: CCNA.
• Ability to transport IT equipment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.