Network Engineer

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

 We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: The Network Engineer assists and works alongside of the Network Engineer(s) and Associates in planning, implementation and administering YKHC data networks for Bethel area, Sub-Regional Clinics, village clinics, and Anchorage YKHC Offices.  Ensures the technical integrity, performance, and reliability of all Voice, Data and Video networks. Technical integrity includes installation, scheduled maintenance, and problem resolution of all LAN/WAN and telecommunications equipment and networks within a given geographical area.  Assist in maintaining the LAN/WAN services and provide on-line, real-time support and first-line troubleshooting on all YKHC clinical, financial, and micro-computer hardware and software, telecommunications hardware and software, all peripheral/fax/copier hardware and software, and coordinating maintenance services by outside vendors for all networked components.

·         Monitor and Maintain File Servers.

·         Monitor and Maintain Printer Serves.

·         Administer SQL Server.

·         Administer Win2k Servers.

·         Assist and participate in maintaining all LAN and WAN links that provide major support of the financial, patient care, word processing and data base needs of the YKHC.

·         Provides system analysis, development, maintenance, trouble shooting and programming for all aspects of Corporate LANs and their links.

·         Maintains knowledge of various operating systems and local area networks and participate in the evaluation of new hardware and software developments in the field, with special emphasis on networks, communications and integrated computing systems.

·         Participates in telecommunications planning and management for all YKHC locations.

·         Maintains daily and weekly backups, as well as archiving mid-year and year-end data base information.

·         Develops and maintains documents used by the help desk in troubleshooting network problems.

·         Establishes or supervises and maintains server logs of YKHC Network server(s).

·         Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

·      Minimum Education       

    An Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology and Systems Management.  Preferred: A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree with an emphasis on Networking or Information Management.  May substitute for a Microsoft MCSE OR graduation from accredited network management, network wiring, and transport protocol courses in preparation for required position accountabilities.

     Minimum Experience    

       3+ years working experience with Cisco switches and routers, 3+ years working experience in a network environment, 1+ years working with Windows 2003/2008 server, 1+                  years working with SAN Technology, experience working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment

     License, Certification, Registration           

     A + required, Network + required, CCNA required.  MSCE preferred

    Equipment/Tools            

    Workstations and Servers.

   Specialized Knowledge and Skills               

   Competent and proficient understanding of how a computer network should be operated in accordance with industry best practices.  Strong understanding of how to properly             configure the computer network that best serves the corporation’s applications and services.  Strong understanding of the corporation’s goals and objectives.  Ability to effectively      communicate with technology staff and customer to correctly identify problems and collaboratively develop solutions.

   Supervisory Responsibilities        

  None

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org