Is Network Engineer - Shreveport

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. Helps identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems, participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure, and ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values.
Education
Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.
Work Experience
Required - 9 years IT experience.
Preferred - Networking experience configuring Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of networking including switching and some routing experience including EIGRP, BGP and DMVPN configurations.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency working with databases, on-line solutions and programming languages
• Analytical skills and logical thought processes in order to formulate solutions to problems
• Ability to work under stressful situations so that communications with users, IS staff, and vendors continue to be objective and professional at all times
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and frequent changes in priorities

Job Duties

• Facilitates the day-to-day operation of the infrastructure and maintains proper levels of system and data availability.
• Provides installation and support of the technology infrastructure.
• Installs and maintains technology related devices.
• Provides coordination of multiple projects including personnel and resource coordination, documentation and management reporting.
• Provides Level III Network Server and Infrastructure Support. Coordinates and schedules activities with PC Support staff.
• Develops and promotes the use of standards, policies and procedures governing use and management of technology systems.
• Participates in training, professional development and quality improvement activities.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to other analysts.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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