Network Infrastructure Manager

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers,
UChicago Medicine
, as a
Network Infrastructure Manager in our
IT Technology Services department. This position will be primarily a work from home opportunity with the requirement to come onsite as needed. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Under the general direction of the Director of IT Architecture & Infrastructure, the Manager of Network Infrastructure is responsible for the design, implementation and day-to-day operations of the voice & data network servicing the University of Chicago Medical Center. This includes wired, wireless and cellular services for the Hyde Park Campus, the Darien Data Center, and all existing and future remote locations.

• Managing the Network Engineering team to support the UCM voice and data networks.
• Providing technical guidance for the Network Engineering team supporting the UCM voice and data networks.
• Understanding the business impact of events and decisions made relating to the voice and data network.
• Making decisions to maximize network availability, performance, and optimize investments.
• Managing operational and capital budgets.
• Providing highly skilled technical assistance in network budgeting, planning, engineering, and architecture.
• Preparing proposals, cost/benefit analyses, and feasibility studies.
• Performing other duties assigned.
• Responsible for individual technical training for Network Engineers.
• Responsible for career guidance and professional development for Network Engineers.
• Providing guidance and direction for less Experienced Network Engineers.
• Making recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels.
• Evaluating new products/technologies to determine the impact on existing system configurations.
• Managing vendor relationships.
• Managing CBIS departmental relationships.
• Interfacing with vendors to identify and purchase hardware and software.
• Studying vendor products to determine which best meet UCM needs and assisting in presentation of information to leadership resulting in the purchase and installation of hardware and software.
• Responsible for ensuring highly available movement of data through the networks that comprise the enterprise voice & data network (wired, wireless & cellular).
• Designing, developing and implementing voice & data networks which serve the business needs of UCM, its departments, and information systems.
• Developing technical standards, identifying and evaluating new products, and providing resolution for network problems.
• Monitoring and controlling the performance and status of the network resources.
• Utilizing software and hardware tools and identifying and diagnosing complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
• Providing integrated team support and maintenance of network hardware and software.

• BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training or work experience.
• Five (5) or more years of Lead Network Engineering experience required.
• Skilled and experienced with any or all of the following hardware:
  Cisco, F5, Tipping Point, Peak Flow, ACS, Solar Winds, Cisco LMS, TACACS, VoIP, Wireless, EIGRP, BGP, ASE, SONET.
• Detailed understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts.
• Independent problem‑solver.
• Skilled in problem analysis and pays close attention to detail.
• Able to work in a team environment or independently.
• Excellent listening and organizational skills with emphasis on detail and follow‑through.
• Able to organize and delegate tasks, coordinate projects and be willing to advise others.
• Skilled in project management and work plan development and implementation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Project leader training.
• Advanced degree.
• Experience in healthcare.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full Time
• Shift: Days
• Job Location:
  
  Flexible (Darien)
• Unit/Department: IT Technology Services
  - Hyde Park
• CBA Code:
  Non-Union

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