What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Specialist position at Mercy?
We’re a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Primary Function Provides the planning, design, acquisition and implementation of the company's voice and data network services. Evaluates business requirements to develop and implement solutions. Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons. Performs traffic study analysis to determine best configuration of systems Manages infrastructure related to voice and data networks including related hardware and software to ensure availability, recoverability, performance, integrity and supportability through production support and maintenance of existing network and development and implementation of network enhancements All positions in this job family participate, to some degree, in the following activities: Production Support administering, monitoring, troubleshooting, configuring, enhancing and providing advanced customer support for the existing voice / data network system Deployment / Implementation planning and executing network designs. configurations or enhancements to existing voice and data network services Design researching, recommending and designing new technologies, new configurations and enhancements to existing voice and data networks; providing consulting advice to customers on the capabilities of the network environment
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in related field, specialized training, or equivalent work experience
- Additional Requirements: Experience with IP networks and internet technologies Experience and exposure to complex technical environments (i.e., Cisco, hardware, Network communication protocols, LAN, WAN and wireless technology, Wintel/Unix system requirements, and VoIP technologies) Experience with VOIP and advanced routing protocols Good communication skills, both verbal and written Skilled in Project Management, has ability to handle small projects and a network/ telecommunications project team approach.
- Experience: Five (5) years of relevant technical or business work experience Certifications.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
