National Jewish Health · 14 hours ago
Senior Network Administrator
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expNational Jewish Health is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to maintain and provide technical engineering services for their network infrastructures. The role involves administering the technical operation of the LAN/WAN, troubleshooting network issues, and coordinating project tasks with vendors to ensure timely project completion.
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Responsibilities
Provides expertise and direction in the development and modification of complex network and security architecture design to enhance performance and availability
Configures and deploys network equipment, appliances and systems such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN, web filters, VOIP, IDS/IPS and remote links to other institutions, etc. Performs routine maintenance and upgrades to networking hardware devices and software
Maintains and configures firewall in conjunction with security administrator
Troubleshoots network issues, hardware devices and software to provide diagnosis and complete repairs or fixes for the network. Performs packet captures and analysis as needed
Actively uses Service Request Tracking Application to receive technical-related issues and document process of response/resolution to meet SLC requirements
Coordinates assigned project tasks with vendors, suppliers and contractors to assure timely and appropriate project completion
Maintains and installs telecommunication cabling such as phone system cabling, T-1, fax lines and Ethernet
Provides necessary wiring and connections for new services or when changes in existing services are required
Develops and documents system standards for network devices and assist in the development of policy & procedure creation to support the NJH networking infrastructure and secure transmission of data
Stays abreast of innovations and emerging technologies, benchmarking and analyzing the networking environment and making recommendations for future enhancements, improvements, growth and standards in the network infrastructure and VOIP systems
Performs routine maintenance and upgrades to networking hardware devices and software
Participates in on call rotation as required to National Jewish Health’s computing environment
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree from a College or technical school, or equivalent experience is required
A minimum of five (5) years of recent and related experience in administering the technical operation of Enterprise Network environments, troubleshooting hardware and appliance problems and designing configurations for management of the network in a diverse physical and virtual environment
Must have knowledge in at least two of the following domains: Network, Security, Voice, or Wireless
In-depth knowledge and proficient in the configuration and operation of the following network standards and practices: TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP protocols, DLSw, QoS, VPN, MPLS, HSRP/VRRP, VSX, IPVPN, and multicasting
In-depth knowledge of Layer 2 &1 protocols/services such as: Switching, VLANs, Ethernet, STP, Private Line, DS1, DS3 OCx, etc
Must have a strong working knowledge of five or more of the following technologies: Cisco, Aruba, Fortigate, Clearpass, Sophos, Zabbix, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN, routing protocols, security and application services
Network design and configuration experience (enterprise-class switches, routers & firewalls) required
Preferred
CCNA, ACNT, or ACSA preferred or equivalent experience required
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.
Company
National Jewish Health
National Jewish Health engages in medical research and treatment of patients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Salem
MD, President and CEO
Derek Abbott
Chair of Immunology and Genomic Medicine
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