Network Engineer (Local / Hybrid)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VUMC IT Operations Job Summary: This position is responsible to evaluate network software and hardware platforms in the remote clinics for VUMC enterprise. This position is responsible to install / support remote clinics throughout middle Tennessee and surrounding states. This position in responsible for the upgrade, deployment and installation of routers, switches and wireless access points in the remote clinic facilities. This position actively engages other workgroups to collectively discuss and implement improvements that will benefit VUMC. This position plans, upgrades, installs and support Cisco DNA center for the organization. . About the Department: VUMC IT VUMC IT provides hardware, software and service solutions for the entire Medical Center. With over 40,000 workstations in the Medical Center, our teams can assist not only with hardware support, but also software and application support and services to enhance security and protection of your information. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Requirements

• Operations Network Architecture (Novice): Has detailed knowledge of the architecture of the networks which support an entire business area, including business systems, servers, platforms and data bases. Demonstrates knowledge of how the business area's applications and support systems are networked, how various components and parts interact, as well as what protocols and interfaces are used for communications and cooperation between modules and components. Understands how the business area's networks fit into the Company's global architecture.
• Network Analysis (Intermediate): Analyzes and reports on methods of optimization, evaluation of network traffic, statistics and utilization, as well as performance requirements. Demonstrates the ability to improve the efficiency of networks. Takes a structured approach in analysis and troubleshooting of enterprise networks resulting in a reliable and maintainable network and server infrastructure. Provides problem diagnosis and resolution to users on all platforms. Monitors network management hardware for performance issues and any device, process, or communications failures. Performs in-depth troubleshooting, fault isolation, and network analysis for optimum utilization and data integrity. Assists with network design and implementation strategies to support the needs of the company.
• Network Design (Intermediate): Demonstrates significant knowledge of network architecture and design. Capable of successfully delivering major portions of networks without requiring support and instruction for others. Understands availability issues, major standards and protocols in depth. Capable of advising developers on networking implications of various design strategies. Understands all aspects of key inter-networking issues. Works with vendors such as Cisco and Juniper on an ongoing basis to ensure that requirements are engineered and delivered satisfactorily.
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 2 years
• Education: Bachelor's

Responsibilities

• Participates in network design and implementation.
• Performs network health and capacity monitoring.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex network problems.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees