Sr Network Engineer-Healthcare Dupage Medical Group
Lisle, IL

Job Description

Come join one of the fastest growing healthcare organizations in the Chicagoland area. DuPage Medical Group (DMG), one of the largest and most successful independent, multi-specialty physician groups in the Midwest, has an opportunity for a Sr. Network Engineer to join the IT team.

DMG offers patients more than 700 physicians in more than 50 clinical specialties. Ranging from primary care including pediatrics, family medicine and internal medicine to specialty care such as cardiology, orthopedics and urology, we have practice sites in nearly 110 locations across DuPage, Will, Kane and Cook Counties, making access to care easy and convenient for the patients we serve.

DMG is committed not only to providing high-quality patient care, but also offers some of the most cutting edge technology and comprehensive facilities to ensure our patients have the best amenities when seeking medical treatment. Whether through our state-of-the-art medical office buildings, the latest technology, or the most leading-edge procedures, DMG is fully dedicated to making sure our patients have everything they expect and more from their medical group

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Sr Network Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing and supporting DuPage Medical Group (DMG) Clinical and Administrative office(s) network infrastructure for critical reliability and maximum uptime. This role will serve as a LAN/WAN expert and responsibilities will entail recommending and supporting the selection, development, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and enhancement of DMG's network technologies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design, implement and maintain (break/fix) all network platform technologies including Cisco-based LAN, WAN, Wireless, VOIP and Security
* Establish and maintain the physical and logical architecture of all network components
* Perform switching/routing, load balancing and firewall administration
* Diagnose and resolve complex configuration and troubleshooting issues within a multi-vendor, multi-site infrastructure
* Ensure network fail-over capabilities between critical operational components and data centers
* Create and maintain documentation on process/procedure related to network design, monitoring, security and disaster recovery
* Ensure all network topology, technology solutions, team and individual work flow is documented and updated regularly
* Establish and maintain technical standards and configurations
* Document and perform change requests/management as necessary
* Establish, monitor, evaluate, and report key performance and key risk indicators (KPIs and KRIs) to provide leadership with visibility into the effectiveness of the Network Infrastructure
* Monitors network operations to identify performance and capacity issues
* Measures volume and performance of network traffic
* Identifies utilization and performance issues
* Develops plans and implements new technologies and services to satisfy capacity and performance requirements
* Leadership Responsibilities
* Provide technical guidance or training to mid-level and junior staff
* Handle escalations, resolve issues for mid-level and junior staff

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License / Registration / Certification

* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required
* Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is a plus
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a plus

Level of Education

* Bachelor's degree in business, information systems or related field

Years of Experience

* 10+ years of experience in Network Design or Network Engineering

Describe Type of Experience

* 7 or more years of experience administering complex network environments
* 5 or more years of experience configuring Cisco IOS
* 5 or more years of experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols
* Previous healthcare experience is a plus

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Strong proficiency with the configuration, troubleshooting, proper operation and best practices of Layer 2 protocols (i.e. Spanning-tree, 802.3ad Link Aggregation, 802.1q Trunking, LLDP/CDP, etc.), Layer 3 protocols (ARP, VRRP/HSRP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGPv4) Security protocols (IPsec and SSL with respect to VPN)
* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP network protocols (e.g. SSH, HTTP(S), SMTP, etc), other than those above, and their proper operation
* Strong knowledge of technologies related to SD-WAN, MPLS, QoS, VRF's, and Traffic Engineering
* Ability to troubleshoot using packet capture, data analysis and other common means and to suggest and/or implement configuration changes to correct issues and maximize performance
* Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage vendor/supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, ongoing maintenance and support as well as problem-resolution
* Knowledge of ISO27001 is a plus
* Knowledge of HITRUST is a plus

ABOUT DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP

Join one of the fastest-growing healthcare teams in Chicagoland and experience what superior care and innovation is all about. DuPage Medical Group is the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group in the state, providing physician-directed healthcare focused on quality, efficiency and access. Our team is comprised of more than 700 experienced physicians and 5,500 dynamic individuals who work collaboratively to transform healthcare for the thousands of patients we serve each day. We seek candidates who can help fulfill our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve by providing the highest quality medical care available.