Network Engineer

SCP Health • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

At SCP Health, what you do matters As part of the SCP Health team, you have an opportunity to make a difference. At our core, we work to bring hospitals and healers together in the pursuit of clinical effectiveness. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients, 7500 providers, 30 states, and 400 healthcare facilities, SCP Health is a leader in clinical practice management spanning the entire continuum of care, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, wellness, telemedicine, intensive care, and ambulatory care. Why you will love working here: - Strong track record of providing excellent work/life balance. - Comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. - Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging and empowerment through our core values - collaboration, courage, agility, and respect.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with management
• Team player
• Eager to learn and progress in technical skillset
• Organizational skills
• Ability to set and adhere to realistic deadlines
• Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network issues
• May be required to conduct presentations to IT management
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in related field
• FIELD OF STUDY: Management of Information Systems Computer Science Electrical Engineering
• 4-8 years of hands-on experience in configuring & troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
• Working Knowledge of the following:
• Cisco Router Platforms
• Cisco Catalyst Switch Platforms
• Cisco Wireless Access Points
• Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance / FirePower

Nice To Haves

• CCNA/CCNP/CCDP preferred

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Administration (60%) Administer enterprise Layer3 routing environment Cisco routers including data center & regional office class devices. Protocols including but not limited to BGP, EIGRP, OSPF
• Administer enterprise Layer2 switching environment Cisco data center core switching, distribution layer switching, & wireless infrastructure. Protocols including but not limited to 802.1q trunking, 802.3af PoE, STP, CDP, LACP, ARP, HSRP
• Manage enterprise WAN environment MPLS backbone, SIP trunks, Point to Point, & dedicated Internet circuits
• Monitor utilization & downtime using network tools such as internal & external network performance monitoring systems, Netflow traffic analyzation system and enterprise network mapping system.
• Configure new WAN & internet circuits as needed
• Work with service providers on circuit details, hand-off, demarc extensions, etc.
• Deploy and configure BGP routing using Cisco best practice standards.
• Administer enterprise wireless environment Meraki dashboard, environmental sensors, & wireless access points
• Administer enterprise security environment Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances / FirePower
• Configure & troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPN tunnels Cisco Anyconnect remote access VPN
• Collaborate with Information Security Team to ensure network design compliance
• Document standards for new deployments and oversee future network rollouts and migrations.
• Work closely with IT Security and Data Center Operations to maintain security, resiliency, redundancy, and replication of production systems across data centers.
• Prepare and maintain updated documentation including network diagrams, standardized procedures, and baseline configurations for all network-related systems and environments.
• Collaborate with Unified Communications Engineers in design & management of optimal efficiency of voice & video communications Layer 2, Layer 3, DHCP, QoS, etc Cisco Unified Call Manager, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Unified Presence, Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), & Cisco Telepresence
• Administer IP address schema throughout the enterprise and administer Device42 IPAM solution.
• Follow strict change management by consistently submitting detailed change logs in a timely fashion and adhering to SCP Health change control mandates and policies.
• Administer data integrity as it relates security patches, hardware monitoring, etc
• Deploy software upgrades as needed to devices and servers.
• Strive for and adhere to industry standard 99.999% uptime of network connectivity servicing systems designated mission critical.
• Special Projects (20%) Collaborate with Network Architect to consult for all aspects of network infrastructure hardware, circuits, & network security.
• Work with other departments to provide high availability for critical systems and streamline access for high-profile applications.
• Constantly evaluate security posture from both Internet and Intranet viewpoints.
• Deploy updated security patches to all devices and regularly vet all perimeter access configurations.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off and holidays, professional development support, and employee wellness resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees