Network Engineer
Company: The University of Vermont Health Network
Location: South Burlington
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Career Level Summary (Common for all jobs at this level) ---
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
- Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external
business or clinical/patient care issues to improve processes or
services.
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing
solutions.
- Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less
experienceFunctional Knowledge
- Requires conceptual and practical expertise in networking and
general knowledge of -related areas.Business Expertise
- Has knowledge of -best practices and -how IT Networking
integrates with other areas or aligns with other areas to provide
holistic patient care; is aware of the competition and the -factors
that differentiate the organization in the market.Leadership
- Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects
with limited risks and resource
requirements.RESPONSIBILITIESNetwork Design and Planning: -
- Develop and design complex network architectures to meet the
organization's current and future requirements. -
- Plan network upgrades and expansions while considering
scalability and security. -Network Implementation: -
- Deploy and configure network hardware and software components,
including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. -
- Ensure proper integration of new network technologies and
services. -Network Security: -
- Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls,
intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists,
to safeguard the network from threats. -Network Monitoring and
Troubleshooting: -
- Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and
traffic patterns. -
- Identify and resolve network issues, including downtime and
connectivity problems, in a timely manner. -Capacity Planning: -
- Analyze network traffic patterns and usage to predict future
capacity requirements. -
- Recommend upgrades and optimizations to support growing network
demands. -Network Documentation: -
- Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation,
including network diagrams, configurations, and inventory records.
-Network Automation: -
- Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to
streamline network provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
tasks. -Team Leadership and Mentoring: -
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
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- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on
network-related projects. -Vendor Management: -
- Evaluate and select network hardware and software vendors.
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- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee
procurement processes. -Policy and Compliance: -
- Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry
standards and organizational policies. -
- Develop and enforce network-related policies and procedures.
-SKILLS:Advanced Networking Protocols and Technologies -
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP,
BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLANs. -
- Proficiency in emerging technologies like SD-WAN, SDN, and
network virtualization. -Security Expertise -
- Strong understanding of network security principles, including
firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS),
and network segmentation. -
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and threat
mitigation strategies. -Routing and Switching -
- Mastery of router and switch configurations, including Cisco,
Juniper, or other leading vendors. -
- Expertise in designing and optimizing routing tables and
switching fabrics for high performance and redundancy. -Network
Monitoring and Management -
- Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark,
Nagios, or SolarWinds. -
- Ability to troubleshoot network issues and implement proactive
monitoring solutions. -Cloud Networking -
- Knowledge of cloud networking services and configurations in
platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. -
- Skill in connecting on-premises networks to cloud environments
securely. -Network Automation and Scripting -
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or
Ansible for automating network tasks. -
- Experience with network automation frameworks like Puppet or
Chef. -Load Balancing and Content Delivery -
- Understanding of load balancing concepts and technologies.
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- Familiarity with content delivery networks (CDNs) for
optimizing content delivery and performance. -Network Design and
Architecture -
- Ability to design and implement complex network architectures,
considering scalability, redundancy, and performance. -
- Experience with network documentation and diagramming tools
like Visio. -Troubleshooting and Problem Solving -
- Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network
issues efficiently. -
- Proficiency in packet analysis and debugging techniques. -Soft
Skills and Leadership -
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with
cross-functional teams and clients. -
- Leadership abilities to mentor junior engineers, lead projects,
and make strategic decisions. -Problem Solving
- Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing
solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple
sources of information.Impact
- Impacts a range of patient, operational, project or service
activities within own team and other related teams; works within
broad guidelines and policies and/or protocols.Interpersonal Skills
- Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works
to build consensus.Education
- Bachelor's degree or formal technical training or equivalent
experience.Experience
- 5 or more years' experienceStaff must provide support coverage
24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Shift coverage and on-call
coverage may be required.
Keywords: The University of Vermont Health Network, New England , Network Engineer, Engineering , South Burlington, Northeast
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