Sr Engineer, Network - IT Infrastructure Sayre

Position: Sr Engineer, Network - IT Infrastructure - Full Time (Sayre)
Location: Sayre

Summary:

The Senior Engineer, Network is responsible for the implementation and support of network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN and SDWAN to support critical healthcare operations across The Guthrie Clinic (TGC). This role ensures high availability and performance for clinical systems, patient care services, and administrative functions across the hospital network. The Sr. Engineer collaborates with IT teams, vendors, and hospital stakeholders to align network solutions with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

This position will be a technology advocate throughout the organization for the effective application of technology to meet business needs and to support business changes and growth. Technology functions include network infrastructure, architecture and protocols (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, network appliances), network automation and operations, patch management, application delivery, monitoring and cloud computing.

Experience:

* Preferred five to seven (5 to
7) years of experience in implementing and managing complex network infrastructure in an enterprise environment; healthcare experience preferred.

* Highly experienced information systems professional with a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments in a large, complex multi-level organization.

* Experience in network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and technologies (e.g., Cisco, Extreme, Palo Alto).

* Proficiency in network security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC).

* Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud-based network solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure).

* Knowledge of Azure networking services (e.g., MS Azure VNET, Express Route, vWAN, etc.)

* Proficient with monitoring and logging tools for access management and troubleshooting using such tools as Syslog, ACS, Netflow, Solarwinds and protocol analyzers.

* Knowledge of network security and encryption standards.

* Advanced troubleshooting skills.

* Ability to work with network security devices such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.

* Experience with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB and ticketing systems.

* Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), cybersecurity and clinical operations.

* Prior experience delivering high availability systems in a 24/7 environment across geographically dispersed business units.

* Demonstrated ability to facilitate evaluation of technologies and achieve consensus on technical standards and solutions among a diverse group of information technology professionals.

* Demonstrated commitment to customer service who has provided responsive and effective support, developed solid working relationships with customers, and delivered high quality, value-added services that met/exceeded customer expectations.

* Equally adept at developing technology strategies and the operation of existing technical infrastructures. Significant experience and knowledge of computing architecture and implementation of networked computing structures.

* Polished professional with demonstrated information technology experience and strong communication skills that can rapidly gain and maintain credibility with customers and IT colleagues.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration or related field strongly desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

* Preferred certifications include CCNP, CCIE, CISSP

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for installation and maintenance of network devices.

* Monitors functions of network devices to ensure acceptable performance.

* Creates and maintains documentation related to network configuration and network topologies.

* Serves as subject matter expert across network technologies and solutions supporting LAN, WAN, WLAN and SDWAN.

* Troubleshoots and resolves LAN, WAN, WLAN and SDWAN incidents.

* Collaborate with network architect to design and build functional networks.

* Provide level 3 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve complex network incidents and tasks.

* Mentors team members designing and…