IT Network Engineer

Job description

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Job Summary The IT Network Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining network performance for all UMC network and equipment at UMC main hospital and campus locations Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Provide installation and maintenance for VOIP solutions, network switches, wireless access points, routers, network firewalls, and network access control policies • Troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate any/all networking issues companywide • Coordinate project elements related to upgrade and enhancements to existing systems • Create, maintain, and update firewall policies. • All other assigned duties delegated by IT Enterprise Network Manager Education and Experience • High School Diploma or GED • +4 years of experience supporting, maintaining, and managing large scale ethernet cabling or enterprise networks Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations • ITIL Certification + 1 field certification Skills and Abilities • Working knowledge and competency of Cisco technologies, LAN/WAN, VOIP, and network security • Demonstrated customer service attitude and approach to business • Keen attention to details • Strong organizational, technical, and troubleshooting skills Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position has much interaction with various hospital department leaders, outlying clinics, and TTUHSC network personnel Physical Capabilities Ability to lift PC and network peripherals, none to exceed 30 lbs. Ability to walk to all network communication centers within the UMC / TTUHSC buildings. Ability to drive to all remote network communication centers. UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*