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Sr. Network Engineer; on-site

Job in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 35485, USA
Listing for: DCH Health System
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr. Network Engineer (on-site)
Overview

Designs and maintains a reliable, secure, and efficient network environment. Able to deploy, configure, maintain, and monitor all wired and wireless equipment to ensure smooth network operation. Leads as a senior member on Technology team projects when called upon.

Responsibilities
  • Establishes network switch, router, and firewall specifications and configurations by analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; performs router and switch administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.
  • Ensures a stable network environment by evaluating performance issues such as availability, utilization, throughput, and latency; recommends and implements equipment installation, configuration, testing, and firewall setup.
  • Leads technical projects related to IT network management.
  • Develops networking policies and procedures.
  • Prepares IT team members through training programs, references, and support documentation.
  • Plans for future network upgrades in collaboration with vendors, including development, testing, evaluation, and installation of enhancements.
  • Manages budget submissions and monitors expenses to meet financial goals.
  • Maintains current knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organizations.
  • Protects organizational information confidentiality.
  • Contributes to organizational goals by accepting new responsibilities and exploring value-added opportunities.
  • Develops and implements cost-saving and performance improvement processes.
  • DCH Standards
    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in evaluations.
    • Follows compliance requirements as per the Employee Handbook.
    • Adheres to DCH Behavioral Standards, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and self.
    • Ensures safety of patients, visitors, and employees in all job functions.
    • Identifies and mitigates unsafe practices to prevent harm.
    • Acts to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety.
    • Uses electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management systems, and intranet.
    • Follows all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • Performs additional duties as assigned.
    Qualifications

    Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED required; associates, technical, or bachelor’s degree preferred. Industry-standard certifications in Wired and/or Wireless Networking required. Multiple IT Server and/or Networking certifications preferred. Experience in environments with 2000+ users is required.

    Experience: 10 years of hands-on IT server/network support; 5 years in IT network design.

    Skills: Advanced knowledge of Wireless Networking, Network Routing, Network Switching, OSPF, VOIP, and Network Security applications. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present formally. Effective interpersonal skills for dealing with all personnel levels. Strong troubleshooting skills, especially related to firewalls, routing, and WAN technology.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Must be able to travel across all Health System facilities. Normal or corrected hearing and vision required. Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations. On-call availability required.

    This is an on-site position; remote work is not available. Physical demands include lifting up to 55 pounds, standing, walking, climbing ladders, pulling cables, drilling, and other mechanical tasks requiring motor skills. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and extend hands in various directions. Manual dexterity for data entry and handling hardware is necessary.

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