Community Health Center · 5 hours ago
Network Engineer
Middletown, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expMoses Weitzman Health System is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join their dynamic IT team. The role involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all network systems, leading efforts to design, deploy, configure, and maintain critical network infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to Network team members in coordination with IT management
Design, implement, and support secure, scalable, and resilient LAN, WLAN, and WAN infrastructures, including routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, and firewalls
Manage the lifecycle of all network hardware and software, overseeing upgrades, replacements, and patching efforts
Collaborate with vendors, service providers, and contractors to evaluate, procure, and maintain network solutions and services
Configure and optimize network systems to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance operations that align with organizational goals
Monitor network health, analyze performance metrics, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and ensure service continuity
Support network vulnerability management activities in line with established policies and standards
Conduct research on emerging technologies, protocols, and best practices to keep the network environment current and effective
Ensure reliable connectivity for all IT infrastructure components, including servers, workstations, VoIP systems, fax devices, and other networked equipment
Maintain accurate documentation of network hardware, software, configurations, and topology
Produce regular reports on network performance, capacity planning, and incident resolution
Participate in managing and implementing network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems
Conduct security audits and support backup and recovery processes
Mentor and support junior staff within the Network and Cybersecurity teams
Collaborate with department leaders to assess and plan for short- and long-term network infrastructure needs
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation related to network operations, security, and disaster recovery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information systems, or a related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 6 years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise environments
Experience leading or mentoring a network team or junior administrators
Proficiency with Fortinet, SolarWinds, Cloudflare, AWS, Microsoft and Cisco Wireless, Catalyst & Nexus technologies
Extensive experience with LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN design and implementation
Experience managing ISP relationships, circuit provisioning, migrations, and monitoring
Experience working in regulated environments such as HIPAA and PCI-DSS
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF, HITRUST, and CIS Controls
Preferred
Experience with the following technologies: Cisco, ForeScout, Fortinet, Tenable, Solarwinds Orion, Cloudflare, AWS, Microsoft Server
Advanced certifications such as Cisco CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or AWS Advanced Networking
Experience with virtualized networks, network automation / management tools (e.g., Solarwinds Orion, Ansible, Terraform), or hybrid cloud infrastructure
Previous experience in healthcare or similarly regulated industries
Company
Community Health Center
Community Health Center, Inc., where health care is a right, not a privilege, co-founded in 1972 by Mark Masselli in Middletown, Connecticut
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.41MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationAmeriCorps Public AlliesExact Sciences
2024-11-22Grant· $1M
2024-07-09Grant· $0.41M
2023-05-17Grant
Leadership Team
Mark Masselli
President/CEO
Meredith Johnson, MBA, MHA, PMP
Chief Operating Officer
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