| JOB TITLE: Network Infrastructure Operations Engineer, Intermediate LOCATION: Geisinger Medical Center Hospital DEPARTMENT: IT Network Infrastructure Support WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) JOB SUMMARY: Work as part of a team of professionals that is responsible for the 24x7 availability of Geisinger's 30,000+ node, 150+ site converged voice & data network. Responsible for installation and ongoing maintenance of network equipment and the systems required to manage and maintain Geisinger’s network infrastructure. Deliver these IT services at agreed upon levels. The NIOE Intermediate is expected to perform the essential job functions with minimal supervision of more senior team members. Assist the NIO Team Lead or Senior Engineer in developing and refining policies, procedures, & documentation. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Must have a working knowledge of copper and fiber optic cable specifications and experience with termination and testing procedures. Must have a working knowledge of networking fundamentals for routing, switching, and firewalling in a complex LAN/WAN/WLAN/VoIP environment. Must have a working knowledge of Network Management Tools. Must have good interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills. Must be able to interoperate with other IT disciplines within the organization. Must be able to prioritize a variety of tasks. Must work effectively on their own, but also work well in a team environment. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Minimal supervision is required. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related field with networking content; or Technical diploma / technical certification (CCENT or equivalent) in a field related to the position required. Minimum of three years of experience. OR In lieu of degree or certification, minimum of five years of experience in network administration, computer science, system engineering, or a similar field required. ITIL Foundations or higher-level certification preferred but not required. Industry certifications in networking, cable and fiber plants are a plus. Experience with: Network Management tools such as SolarWinds Orion, NetBrain, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Infoblox DDI
Network Performance Management tools such as NetScout, nGeniusONE, StatSeeker VoIP management systems such as Cisco Call Manager, Cairs, Switch Expert are a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is typically performed in an office environment, network communications closets and datacenters.
Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment and climb ladders while working in ceilings and cable trays.
Current Pennsylvania Driver's License required. Traveling to other Geisinger Health System locations will be necessary.
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OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. * Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. | 
