IT Network Engineer Sr.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Network Engineer, Senior designs, implements, and supports enterprise network infrastructure used by Lurie Children’s Hospital, including routers, switches, network appliances, and technologies that transport data and voice services across the hospital campus and the Internet. The role is expected to work independently with minimal supervision, mentor junior network engineering staff, and collaborate with Information Management application and infrastructure teams. Work may be performed directly or coordinated with external technology and service partners. The position requires advanced knowledge of assigned network and application technologies and accountability for completing complex project tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Network Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; the Education section lists a Bachelor’s degree.
• Deep knowledge of network hardware and infrastructure, including application transport, infrastructure devices, and network analytical and diagnostic tools.
• Extensive knowledge of networking protocols, including OSPF, BGP, 802.1x, 802.11, DHCP, and DNS.
• Master-level experience with TCP/IP and the OSI model, as well as LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems and technologies related to network infrastructure.
• 3–5 years of experience working with Juniper/Cisco technologies in a complex enterprise network environment.
• 3–5 years of experience working with cable management and standards for IDFs and data centers.
• Demonstrated project management skills as both a team member and a leader.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technology and implement necessary network upgrades.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work across departments and directly with clients as needed.
• Strong organizational skills, troubleshooting ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent time and project management, customer service, interpersonal, system diagnostic, and written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience with wireless network technologies.
• Certification in Juniper, Cisco, or other networking technology.
• Programming or scripting skills to assist with network administrative management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex network infrastructure and related technology projects.
• Mentor and develop the network technology skills of junior staff.
• Establish and maintain network infrastructure roadmaps and technology standards.
• Implement and maintain Juniper, Cisco, and other network vendor technologies.
• Maintain wired and wireless network equipment and software.
• Troubleshoot and analyze networks using packet sniffers and other inspection tools.
• Work with Information Security and Compliance teams on network infrastructure security policy and design needs.
• Develop and maintain data cabling, network rooms, and other physical network infrastructure.
• Participate in other department or organizational project tasks as required.
• Complete assigned Service Desk support tickets within Information Management Department standards.
• Serve as liaison to vendors for equipment and software maintenance.
• Develop and document procedures covering enterprise-wide network infrastructure.
• Monitor and report performance of enterprise network infrastructure and technologies.
• Perform ongoing capacity and performance planning for enterprise network infrastructure and related technologies.
• Assume scheduled on-call responsibility for network infrastructure.
• Perform other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
• Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup childcare and eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program
• Wellbeing programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior