Network and Security Administrator

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center • Hillsboro, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we honor all members of our community and acknowledge the dignity of each person we serve. Our purpose is to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing barriers to health care. We strive to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people we employ and serve. If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply. Job Summary: Under direction, the Network and Security Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and security of VGMHC’s network infrastructure across clinical, administrative, and remote locations. This role ensures stable, secure, and high-performing network services that support patient care, clinical workflows, and business operations. This position requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise, proactive risk identification, disciplined execution, and strong documentation practices within a regulated healthcare environment. The Network and Security Administrator is expected to resolve issues, anticipate risks, improve systems, and contribute to long-term infrastructure resilience and security.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, VPNs, and wireless networking.
• Hands-on experience with firewall platforms, network security controls, and incident response.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux environments as they relate to network services.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or real-time systems where uptime and latency are essential.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Commitment and alignment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in network administration and security required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record, and insurance coverage required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA, or Fortinet certifications preferred.
• Microsoft certifications (or equivalent training/experience) preferred.
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches, Fortinet firewalls, Wireless systems, Cloud technologies and network architecture.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience with vendor management or vendor collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN infrastructure across all VGMHC locations.
• Configure, maintain, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and secure remote access solutions.
• Design and manage VLANs, subnetting, routing, and network segmentation for clinical, administrative, guest, and medical device networks.
• Monitor network performance and proactively address capacity, latency, reliability, and availability concerns impacting clinical operations.
• Perform firmware updates, security patching, and lifecycle maintenance of network and security infrastructure.
• Maintain secure connectivity with external healthcare partners and HIEs, including OCHIN.
• Implement and manage firewall rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, VPNs, and network access controls.
• Enforce cybersecurity best practices including least-privilege access, MFA, conditional access, and secure segmentation.
• Monitor security alerts and logs, from various systems; respond to incidents and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and network hardening activities.
• Conduct comprehensive network and system security risk assessments using frameworks like NIST; develop and manage robust remediation tracking workflows to ensure timely mitigation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Serve as an escalation point for advanced network and security issues originating from the Help Desk.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues across multiple layers including connectivity, DNS, DHCP, routing, VPN, and wireless.
• Conduct root cause analysis and document corrective actions for recurring or high-impact incidents.
• Participate in network rollouts, hardware installations, site expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Utilize monitoring tools to track network health, uptime, performance, and security events.
• Conduct routine system checks, backup verification, and failover testing supporting patient care continuity.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, firewall rules, and security documentation.
• Follow established change management, ticketing, and documentation standards.
• Communicate clearly with clinical staff, operational leaders, and IT leadership regarding issues, risks, and recommendations.
• Translate technical network and security issues into operational and clinical impact when required.
• Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.
• Contribute to infrastructure improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the IT Director, IT leadership and other members of the VGMHC management team.
• Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes fairness in placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay, and termination.

What This Job Offers

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