Role: Network SME
Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA -Onsite-(3 days a week)
Duration: Long term
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Network and Unified Communication, the IT Engineer III - Network will be responsible for administration and maintenance of the IEHP’s Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) which are Cisco Network systems. The Engineer III responsibility will be to ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer and systems network(s). This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all Network Appliance Hardware and software, and all communication circuits.
Minimum 8 years of Network Design and Administration hands on experience with Palo Alto Networks, Cisco routers, switches and security solution and Cisco recommended best practices.
Extensive knowledge in TCP/IP and multi-routing protocols. Working knowledge with all Cisco Platforms, including Catalysis, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA and Wireless Controller with AirOnet Access Point, Palo Alto Firewalls and T1, Layer 2, MPLS WAN circuits.

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining all of IEHP’s Cisco Platforms, including Catalysis, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA and Wireless Controller with AirOnet Access Point, Palo Alto Firewalls and T1, Layer 2, MPLS WAN circuits
• Provide ongoing technical support to remote area networks, Internet, and VPN communications.
• Responsible for troubleshooting network usage, perimeter security and all network appliances.
• Develop and implement policies and standards to ensure security procedures are followed.
• Builds networks and maintains external and internal web presence, administers the networks.
• Performs Network Systems Appliance backups on internal and external Backbone Devices.
• Documenting network infrastructure and design.
• Assist with space planning associated with network infrastructure needs.
• Research, order, configure, and administer WAN circuits.
• Work with vendors, clients, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management.
• Assist in design, installation and management of network security solutions.
• Provide level 3 support on client level IT issues resulting in production downtime.
• Any other duties as required to support IEHP’s network operations and work outside regular support hours for projects and change requests.
• Ensure the privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information) as outlined in IEHP's policies and procedures relating to HIPAA compliance