Senior Network Engineer

Position Summary 

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Services division.  Stony Brook Medicine comprises four hospitals and spans over 100 clinical and non-clinical sites across Long Island, utilizing cutting-edge network infrastructure technology as it continues to grow.   The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and resolving issues related to all pertinent networking technology functions within the healthcare system.  The Senior Network Engineer will engage with contemporary technologies, including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, EVPN/VXLAN, WiFi, VoIP, and the underlying networking cabling/protocols that underpin modern data/VoIP systems. The Senior Network Engineer will offer technical supervision and direction to Network Engineers throughout the entire lifecycle of network components-from analysis and design to engineering, testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and operation. This role extends its design and support services to various IT departments and business clients. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, upholding our stringent standards of excellence, and exhibit both teamwork and independent work capabilities.

Duties of a Senior Network Engineer may include the following but are not limited to: 

• Design, deploy, and maintain all networking technology within the healthcare system.
• Execute lifecycle upgrades of network infrastructure, encompassing firmware and hardware replacements.
• Lead network infrastructure projects, managing documentation, teams, schedules, and communication with senior administrators and customers.
• Collaborate as a team member on diverse network infrastructure projects, potentially involving off-hours implementations, and maintain effective communication with both senior administrators and team members.
• Investigate, report, and troubleshoot network performance issues and unplanned outages, collaborating with departmental data systems, administrators, and network management tools for resolution.
• Research and provide recommendations for network infrastructure designs, considering factors like performance, workflow, utilization, and reliability.
• Deliver Level 2 and Level 3 network infrastructure support to healthcare system customers and engineers.
• Undertake project-related tasks, designs, and troubleshooting that may require travel to/from healthcare system sites.
• Analyze statistical data from the Network Management Systems (NMS) for capacity planning, reporting, and proposing network upgrades for budget planning.
• Evaluate departmental and customer project requirements, devising suitable network solutions.
• Document and diagram projects, systems, and infrastructures regularly and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and supervise vendor installations and maintenance activities.
• Stay updated on information technology trends and best practices.
• Share information and cross-train with I/S colleagues, leveraging technical knowledge of operating systems, computers, and networks in all aspects of work.
• Provide support to business customers and I/S colleagues as needed for mutual success.
• Review, analyze, and suggest cost-saving recommendations for all networking technologies.
• Participate in paid on-call/after-hours support rotation with an onsite recall for emergency response. 

Qualifications 

Required:   

• Bachelor's Degree AND a minimum of six (6) years' experience with network infrastructure devices/systems in a medium/large enterprise (over 1,000 computers) OR Associates Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in a medium/large enterprise (over 1,000 computers).
• In-depth, hands-on knowledge of routing and switch protocols, including (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, STP, LLDP, IGMP, QOS, ARP, etc.).
• Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, TACACS in an enterprise environment.
• Working experience in design and implementation of SD-WAN technology.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft AD and domains in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with Virtual Machine environments (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.).
• Understanding of network protocols such as (FTP, SFTP, SSL, etc.).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting with Wireshark, including protocol decoding and filters.
• Ability to travel to remote sites and work independently.
• Availability to participate in on-call/after-hours support rotation.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective information exchange with fellow engineers, staff, and customers.
• Capability to work collaboratively with a team and customers while also demonstrating independent work skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary for significant portions of the day, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, kneel, and stand to perform job duties. 

Preferred:  

• Experience in network infrastructure within a healthcare organization with a scale of over 1,000 computers.
• Proficiency in WAN technologies, encompassing metro-Ethernet, DIA, dark fiber, cable modem, and associated protocols.
• Familiarity with Cisco L2/L3 product line, including Nexus and Catalyst (IOS/XE/NS-OS).
• Experience with Palo Alto/CloudGenix SD-WAN solution.
• Experience with VXLAN/EVPN technologies in datacenter deployments.
• Working knowledge of VoIP functions, infrastructure, and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with HPe/Aruba wireless APs and controllers.
• Proficiency in using SolarWinds NMS (Network Management) tools for event and performance monitoring.
• Additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
• Experience with Python/JSON/Postman.
• Cisco or other relevant vendor certifications.  

Special Notes:   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview:  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). 

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. 

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). 

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. 

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $86149 - $105014. 

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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