SR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

UHS•Washington, DC

About The Position

Is responsible for mmaintaining a multi-campus environment which requires high performance and complex network infrastructure to maintain its clinical and non-clinical applications on a 24x7 basis. This position is a member of a team that designs, implements, maintains, and manages GWUH’s network infrastructure. This position is a member of a team that supports WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and network security and access. This position strives to ensure a reliable, secure and cost-effective IT network infrastructure, with reliable connectivity, secure access to network and its resources, and data storage for all authorized users and devices. This position will be performed in collaboration with the team and independently, participates as technical expert in design, development, configuration, testing and debugging of new network hardware/software or significant enhancements to existing network hardware/software. Participates in the strategic implementation and design of tools and systems vital to the operation of the hospital. As a GWU Hospital employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience and proficiency with administration and troubleshooting of a complex multi-campus network.
5+ years of IT experience, including specific experience supporting software defined network architectures
Hands-on experience with network routing protocols like EIGRP, BGP & OSPF; and switching technologies like Spanning Tree, EtherChannel, Port Security, and 802.1X, etc.
Experience in system monitoring technologies i.e. SNMP (i.e. SolarWinds, etc.) to proactively monitor infrastructure environments
Experience with application Citrix load-balancing and Citrix Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
Strong Python programing capabilities, Ansible experience preferred
Basic network capabilities (DHCP, ARP, DNS, VLANs etc.); VXLAN and EVPN experience strongly preferred
Experience with Cisco Nexus and other routers/switches is required
1x knowledge and experience preferred
Experience with network monitoring systems such as Solaris is required
Advanced knowledge of network infrastructure components, including Citrix & Net motion VPN, Cisco networking products, and various standard routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, etc.)
Advanced technical knowledge of networking and security, such as routing, and SFTP
Familiarity with Spine & Leaf architecture
Experience with Cisco DNA, ACI, APIC server, ISE, VPC, VDC
Familiar with network security principles and standards
Knowledge of Citrix application load balancing, QoS, VoIP solutions
Knowledge of transmission mediums such as cloud-based Wi-Fi systems, Transparent LAN Services (TLS), fiber optics
Experience supporting and maintaining local and wide area networks, including ensuring system availability, securing the network from external threats, and maintaining network servers.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Strong customer service skills.
Must have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage in senior level technology discussion.
Ability for abstract reasoning and a talent for explaining the abstractions in concrete terms.
Detail oriented, good communication skills, demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines, and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to persuasively present recommendations and project plans orally and written.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve network problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mid-size to large hospital environment preferred.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
Cisco CCIE certificate is highly preferred
Network security and cybersecurity certifications are highly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining a multi-campus environment which requires high performance and complex network infrastructure to maintain its clinical and non-clinical applications on a 24x7 basis.
Designs, implements, maintains, and manages GWUH’s network infrastructure.
Supports WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and network security and access.
Ensure a reliable, secure and cost-effective IT network infrastructure, with reliable connectivity, secure access to network and its resources, and data storage for all authorized users and devices.
Participates as technical expert in design, development, configuration, testing and debugging of new network hardware/software or significant enhancements to existing network hardware/software.
Participates in the strategic implementation and design of tools and systems vital to the operation of the hospital.