• Senior Network Engineer

    Crouse Hospital (Syracuse, NY)


    Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

     

    Crouse’s Information Technology team is hiring a Senior Network Engineer . This position is r esponsible for the configuration, maintenance, integrity and security of the LAN/WAN infrastructure at Crouse Hospital. Specializes in systems integration and network technologies. Plans, develops, and implements data communications strategies.

     

    Pay Range: $80,000 plus based on experience and education

    Available Schedule(s):

    + Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call coverage (this position is located at Crouse Hospital, not a remote position)

    Senior Network Engineer Responsibilities:

    + Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco and Palo Alto networking solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points/controllers to optimize availability, performance and security.

    + Monitor network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Wireshark, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.

    + Implement and manage VPNs, VLANs, and other network protocols, ensuring secure and efficient data transmission

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansions, aligning with business objectives..

    + Conduct regular network assessments and audits, documenting configurations and changes to maintain compliance and security standards.

    + Provide expert-level support for network incidents, troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions to restore services swiftly, including off-hours as necessary.

    + Provide mentorship and training to network engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

    Senior Network Engineer Requirements:

    + Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related discipline and/ or acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

    + CCNP certification or equivalent knowledge set is required; CCIE certification is highly preferred.

    + Minimum of ten (10) years experience in network engineering with a strong focus on Cisco technologies

    + In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN/wireless networking principles, protocols (EIGRP, BGP, IPsec, MACsec, CAPWAP, DHCP, PIM, IGMP, TCP/UDP), technologies (QoS, VoIP), and security best practices.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving complex network issues.

    + Experience with cloud networking and hybrid environments (AWS).

    + Familiarity with Cisco Wireless controller-based solutions, Cisco Meraki Wireless solutions and Cisco EEM and TCL scripting

    + Expertise in Cisco IOS, PAN-OS, and related networking technologies

    + Strong understanding of network monitoring and management tools.

    Benefits Overview:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.

    + Company paid life insurance.

    + Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.

    + Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.

    + Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.

    + YMCA Subsidy program.