Network Engineer II - (Hybrid)

At Houston Methodist, the Network Engineer II position is responsible for routine installation, testing, analysis and support of all elements of the network facilities (including power, communications machinery, software, lines, modems, and terminals), ensuring stable network performance. Monitors and controls performance and status of the network resources. Utilizes software and hardware tools, identifies and diagnoses problems and factors affecting network performance. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to network technologies, to the completion of moderately difficult assignments. Troubleshoots networking and operating systems problems, providing technical assistance and resolution. Assesses network needs and designs solutions that conform to corporate standards for projects.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• CCIE - Certified Cisco Engineer (CISCO) -- recommended within 6 months OR
• CCNP - Certified Cisco Network Professional (CISCO) -- or other Network Professional Certification within 6 months OR
• CCNA - Certified Cisco Network Associate (CISCO) -- or other Network Professional Certification within 6 months OR
• Once proof of initial certification requirements are cleared, further tracking of certification is not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Advanced understanding of subnetting, VLAN's, and address schemas.

• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts.

• Advanced experience with PCs, servers, and Cisco network switches, and VOIP.

• Advanced knowledge of routing. (i.e. gateway, subnet mask, RIP, EIGRP, IGRP)

• Advanced understanding of DNS, DHCP, and WINS protocols.

• Advanced understanding of WAN protocols.

• Advanced understanding of Voice protocols.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.