Network Engineer at Good Samaritan in Vincennes, IN

Network Engineer

Location: Vincennes, IN, United States

Job Summary: Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Network Implementation: Oversee the implementation of network solutions, ensuring they meet performance, security, and compliance requirements.

2. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex network issues, identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, and ensure optimal network performance.

3. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with various teams, including IT, business, and vendors, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

4. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and performance metrics.

5. Team Communication: Maintain open and effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, ensuring timely updates, information sharing, and coordination of activities.

6. Cybersecurity: Serve as the rotating monthly security lead, coordinating security-related activities and ensuring timely communication and escalation of security concerns.

7. Voice System Administration: Collaborate with the team to administer, maintain, and troubleshoot the organization's telephony systems, ensuring reliability and availability.

8. Stay Current: Keep abreast of the latest network technologies and industry trends.

Secondary Job Duties:

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Location -- Onsite

Education -- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, engineering, or a related field or an equivalent amount of hands-on experience.

Experience – Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of IT infrastructure experience.

-- Preferred: CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet, CompTIA, Microsoft and/or other relevant technical certifications.

Job Specifications:

• Education: BS from an accredited college, university or vocational institution in Computer and Information Sciences preferred. In-depth knowledge of system and network infrastructure and operating systems required. Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft and other industry certificates are highly desirable.
• Experience:Five or more year’s previous experience, preferred, with computer/network associated diagnostics, repair and administration.