Cambridge Health Alliance · 21 hours ago
Sr. Network Engineer
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCambridge Health Alliance is a healthcare organization focused on providing equitable and patient-centered care through innovative health IT solutions. The Senior Network Engineer will serve as the principal technical authority for the enterprise voice and data network, coordinating network implementations and ensuring alignment with the overall enterprise design.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Conduct research and furnish recommendations for strategically appropriate support tools and systems, including network management platforms, traffic analysis solutions, and retrospective/prospective projection modeling
Lead the configuration, installation, implementation, and advanced troubleshooting of micro-segmentation, routers, switches, wireless controllers and infrastructure, and other critical communication devices
Systematically monitor response times, bandwidth utilization, and resource availability to propose and implement performance enhancements. Utilize specialized surveying tools to optimize coverage and capacity within high-density environments
Design and administer the IP address scheme and associated IP address assignment mechanisms
Design, deploy, and maintain robust enterprise wireless networks, including the execution of site surveys and comprehensive RF planning
Configure and troubleshoot wireless access points (APs) and wireless LAN controllers (WLCs)
Ensure the integrity and security of the wireless network through the implementation of WPA2/3 protocols, and RADIUS integration. Proven hands-on experience implementing Network Access Control (NAC) solutions
Resolve complex and atypical network problems, employing advanced packet capture and protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark
Monitor and coordinate the maintenance of network hardware and software to ensure maximum operational efficiency and uptime
Maintain up-to-date, meticulously detailed network topological diagrams and documentation for the entire CHA network and all business partner connections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field is required; equivalent significant professional experience (e.g., a minimum of 6 years total experience) may be substituted
A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering within an enterprise environment is mandatory, with at least 5 years served in a Senior Network Engineering role
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Juniper, Aruba
Advanced and comprehensive knowledge of OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, RIPv2, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, EVPN-VXLAN and 802.1x standards
Deep understanding and practical application of VLANs, data/voice trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Group (LAG), and layer 2/3 fault tolerance design
Proficiency in the configuration and management of Access Control Lists (ACLs), Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions and wireless security
Mandatory rotating 24/7 on-call support is required, necessitating a 30-minute remote response time or a 1-hour on-site response time
Must possess reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between multiple sites
Preferred
Experience within a large, distributed, and complex healthcare organization is highly desirable
Juniper Networks Certified Professional - Service Provider (JNCIP-SP) or Juniper Networks Certified Professional - Enterprise (JNCIP-ENT)
Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
CompTIA Network+ or Security+
Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) certifications (CWNA, CWAP, CWDP)
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Company
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is an award-winning, integrated healthcare system that serves Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
Andrea Campbell
2023-08-16Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Patrick Wardell
CEO
Joy Curtis
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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