IT Network Engineer Sr

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

The IT Network Engineer, Senior is primarily responsible for the design, implementation and support of enterprise network infrastructure utilized by Lurie Children’s Hospital. This includes routers, switches, and relevant network appliances and technology for transport of data and voice services within the Lurie Children’s campus and the Internet.

The IT Network Engineer, Senior is expected to be self-directed and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. Additionally, this position is expected to mentor more junior staff, i.e. the IT Network Engineer. This position performs tasks in association with IM Application and Infrastructure Teams. Duties may be performed directly or coordinated with external technology and/or service partners.

This position requires the individual to have a master level understanding of all assigned network, and application technologies and to assume responsibility for the successful completion of complex project tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Develops and manages complex projects related to the network infrastructure and related technologies.

2. Mentors and develops the network technology skills of junior staff.

3. Establishes and maintains network infrastructure roadmaps and technology standards

4. Implements and maintains Juniper/Cisco and other network vendor technologies.

a. Maintains wired and wireless network equipment and software.

b. Performs network troubleshooting and analysis utilizing packets sniffers and other inspection tools

c. Works with the Information Security and Compliance Teams for policy and design needs related to network infrastructure security.

d. Develops and maintains data cable, network rooms, and other physical elements of the network infrastructure.

5. Participate in other department or organizational project tasks as required.

6. Completes assigned Service Desk support tickets within IM Department standards

7. Serves as liaison to vendors for equipment and software maintenance

8. Develops and documents procedures covering all aspects of enterprise-wide network infrastructure

a. Monitors and reports on performance for all enterprise network infrastructure and technologies.

b. Performs ongoing capacity and performance planning for enterprise network infrastructure and related technologies.

9. Assumes on-call responsibility for network infrastructure, per the schedule.

10. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Network Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

2. Deep knowledge of network hardware and infrastructure required, including experience working with application transport, infrastructure devices, and monitoring both network analytical and diagnostic tools.

3. Extensive Knowledge of networking protocols such as: OSPF, BGP, 802.1x, 802.11, DHCP, and DNS

4. Master level experience with TCP/IP and OSI model, along with LAN, WAN, and Wireless networks

5. Comprehensive knowledge of systems and technologies as they relate to the network infrastructure.

a. 3-5 years of experience working with Juniper/Cisco technologies, in a complex enterprise network environment.

b. 3-5 years of experience with wireless network technologies highly desired.

c. 3-5years working with cable management and standards for IDF and Data Centers.

6. Certification in Juniper, Cisco, and other networking technology highly desired.

7. Demonstrated project management skills from both team member and leader roles.

8. Programming or scripting skills necessary to assist in network administrative management tasks highly desired.

9. Adapt to new and emerging tech, implementing necessary associated upgrades to our network when required.

10. Exceptional communication skills with the capability to work across departments and directly with clients as needed.

11. Strong organizational skills, a troubleshooting genius, and an unparalleled attention to detail.

12. Excellent time and project management skills, customer service and interpersonal skills, system diagnostic and communication (written and oral) are critical for success in this position.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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