Network Engineer

About Company

Samaritan Ministries is a Biblical solution to health care. It is not insurance. We deliver authentic, compassionate, and personal service in the name of Christ to enable and inspire members to provide for one another’s medical needs through prayer, encouragement, and financial support.

To serve the Members of Samaritan Ministries International by owning and being responsible for the complete implementation and operation of the Network services of Samaritan Ministries.

• Telecommunications Network
• Infrastructure
• IT Support Troubleshooting
• Resilience
• Architecture
• Fostering Communication
• Initiative
• Acting with Integrity, Empathy, and Compassion
• Collaborating with Others
• Neighbor Focus
• Pursuing Excellence

• Administer and support network infrastructure including DHCP, DNS, routers, firewalls, and related systems.
• Deploy and manage LAN/WAN routing and switching in small to medium-sized environments.
• Implement and maintain VoIP technologies.
• Troubleshoot network issues to isolate and diagnose problems effectively.
• Collect requirements, analyze, design, implement, document, test, monitor, and maintain data and communication networks.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for network configurations and architecture.
• Monitor network performance and capacity; perform preventative maintenance and plan for future infrastructure needs.
• Manage network security solutions and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Maintain inventory and practice asset management for all network components.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to assess and fulfill network requirements.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsource rs, and contractors to procure network products and services.
• Develop and execute test plans and scripts for network configurations.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and training plans related to network operations.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Support incident, problem, and change management processes in accordance with established procedures.
• Commit to continuous learning and professional development through research, study, and training.

• 5 years of hands‑on experience in network administration or engineering.
• Experience with LAN/WAN design and deployment.
• Experience with network troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
• Experience with configuration and management of routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Experience with VoIP systems (College diploma) and network security (College diploma) solutions.
• Experience writing network (College diploma) documentation and asset management.
• Experience working with vendors and stakeholders to support infrastructure needs.
• Experience with protocols and services such as IPv4/IPv6, BGP, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TACACS+.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Solar Winds, Wireshark).
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with incident and change management processes.
• Four‑year degree from an accredited university or equivalent education and experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, RADIUS, TACACS+).
• Experience with LAN/WAN design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in configuring routers, switches, firewalls, access points, and VoIP systems.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and virtualization.
• Skilled in network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, Solar Winds).
• Knowledge of network security practices and compliance standards.
• Ability to document configurations and maintain network asset inventory.
• Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Capable of developing test plans and implementing network policies.
• Strong problem‑solving, time management, and adaptability.

• Tasks are normally conducted in a regular office environment, requiring use of computer, mouse, drawing tablet, and other standard office equipment.
• Staff will observe safety principles while…