Lead Network Engineer

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Lead Network Engineer

Are you an experienced Network Engineer ready to take the lead in designing and advancing complex enterprise network solutions? Nebraska Medicine is looking for a Lead Network Engineer to help architect, secure, and maintain the critical network infrastructure that keeps our healthcare organization connected and running. In this highly technical role, you will lead complex network engineering initiatives, develop technical standards, troubleshoot sophisticated network challenges, and partner with Information Security to implement advanced security solutions. Your expertise will directly support the reliability, performance, and security of the technology infrastructure that enables exceptional patient care. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing network architecture, and making an impact behind the scenes in a mission-driven healthcare environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity. This position also offers the opportunity to work remotely!

Details: Lead Network Engineer

• Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa
• This role will have the opportunity to work from home
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with CCNA certification or other Cisco certification
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Lead Network Engineer

Apply advanced technical knowledge to design, configure, administer and maintain complex enterprise network solutions for critically available multi-protocol enterprise network. Complete complex network planning, engineering, architecture as well as the development of technical standards and interface applications. Work closely with the Information Security Office to research and implement advanced network security solutions. Evaluate new products to determine use and feasibility in complex network environment. Serve as lead for complex work projects.
Required Qualifications: Lead Network Engineer
• Seven years local and wide area network design and support, including router and switch configuration and troubleshooting of network problems required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field OR equivalent combination of education/experience combined (One year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Ability to be available in an on-call status on evenings/weekends to minimize disruption in
a healthcare environment required.
• Working knowledge of firewall theory and configurations required.
• Working knowledge of wireless design, deployment and security required.
• Working knowledge/understanding network operating system security required.
• Working knowledge of network monitoring and administration tools required.
• Working knowledge of VoIP and IP Telephony required.
• Working knowledge of wireless infrastructure solutions required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical people required.
Preferred Qualifications: Lead Network Engineer
• CCNA certification or other Cisco certification preferred.