Network & Telecommunication Engineer IV - (Avaya System Manager & Session Manager) - Onsite

Tufts Medicine

8d•$101,084 - $128,878•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on the design, development, and implementation of information technology (IT) solutions to meet the organization's needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture, network systems and applications infrastructure, and the management of the IT infrastructure. It involves performing Network & Telecommunication Support duties, including developing, administering, and testing IT Systems Software, Hardware, and Databases, Data & Voice Networks, Data Processing Operations, and End User Technology & Software Support. The role also conducts cost/benefit analyses for proposed IT projects, provides detailed information for technology selection, implementation, and deployment, and ensures efficient solutions meeting business needs and capacity requirements. This is a professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other professionals or manage processes and programs, requiring specialized knowledge typically acquired through advanced education. It is a specialist-level role recognized as a subject matter expert, typically managing large projects or processes with limited oversight, coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals, and resolving complex problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and five (5) years of experience in Information Systems Networking OR Associates degree in Computer Science or related field and seven (7) years of experience in Information Systems Networking OR fifteen (15) years of experience in Information Systems Networking.
Excellent working knowledge of wide and local area networking theories and principals.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Wireless Systems, Storage Area Networks, Network Area Storage, Archive Systems, Enterprise Email, Storage Planning and configuration.
Ability to be an effective, collaborative team member.
Ability to work in a concurrent task environment.
Good communication skills.
Ability to manage data and networking projects requiring data backup and restoration.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, FTP, HTTP.
Good documentation skills.
Ability to maintain pace with new technology.
Capable of performing multiple concurrent tasks.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare Industry experience.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Responsibilities

Develops, administers, and tests IT Systems Software, Hardware, and Databases, Data & Voice Networks, Data Processing Operations, End User Technology & Software Support.
Conducts cost/benefit analyses for proposed IT projects as input to the organization’s IT roadmap.
Provides specific, detailed information for technology selection, implementation, and deployment, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
Deployment, maintenance, and development of wide and local area networking including planning, setup, implementation, and support of sites.
Works with Systems and Network manager on planning and design of network infrastructure plan and implements expansion and maintenance of Storage Area Network.
Assists Systems and Network Manager designing and planning future growth.
Supports and monitors network security devices such as firewalls, Intrusion Detection, and wireless controllers.
Assumes full responsibility for capacity planning, setup, implementation, maintenance, and support including Storage Area Networks, Archive Systems, Network Area Storage (NAS), Gateways, Stand Alone storage systems, Optical Solutions, etc.
Assists in the support for File Server Operating Systems including Meditech, Windows, Linux, Unix, etc.
Analyzes and resolves faults, providing solutions to reduce downtime, and recommends upgrades to maintain an efficient redundant network.
Administers the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of LAN and WAN devices across the enterprise including wireless.
Maintains thorough working knowledge and support capabilities for the Hallmark Enterprise internal networking infrastructure and external connections including but not limited to TCP/IP, Ethernet, Wireless (all protocols), Routers, Switches (all levels), etc.
Manages and administers all network appliances and monitoring systems. Responsible for responding to alerts and escalating to appropriate staff for a resolution.
Maintains, upgrades and supports all Meditech systems including storage and VM Machines.
Administers, maintains, and upgrades all systems related to wireless and recommends improvement and new wireless initiatives.
Supports and maintains enterprise Firewalls and Intrusion protection systems. Monitor logs and perform maintenance. Recommend upgrades or improvements to existing structure.
Responsible for leading projects in LAN, WAN, Wireless, Storage, and network security appliance.
Maintains current diagrams of Network topology, IP scheme, connectivity method, and wireless infrastructure.
Maintains continuity of network and storage operations throughout the organization through consultation, technical leadership and project coordination.
Administers the deployment, upgrades, development and expansion of Live and archive storage areas network. Assist management in design and planning for continuous improvement and expansion.
Responsible for the maintenance support, deployment of remote access systems including but not limited to staff VPN access and vendors/partners VPN connectivity.