Network Administrator

This position is required to be onsite full time at one of CHC/SEK Southeast Kansas sites.

This position is a part of the Information System team. This position is responsible for maintaining the computing environment by identifying network requirements, installing upgrades and monitoring network performance. This position assesses the viability of the network to address the needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control and evaluation; maintaining documentation.
• Establishes network specification by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information and security requirement; designing router/switch/firewall/wireless administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.
• Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, etc.; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration and testing of equipment; defining network problems, escalating problems to vendor.
• Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis and performance tuning; troubleshooting problems and escalating problems to vendor.
• Document procedures and troubleshooting techniques related to network systems and network software and hardware.
• Facilitate the demonstration and training of IT staff in the use of new hardware and software products.
• Responsible for configuration, installation, maintenance, monitoring and upgrades to all servers, operating systems and storage devices.
• Maintains security and business continuity practices on all systems including daily data backup and protection processes. Provides security/system reports to Administrative staff when requested.
• Receives hardware and software into system.
• Builds, tests, and implements servers per specifications.
• Assist Administration with an assessment of technology needs, including pricing, as needed.
• Ensures and maintains proper storage systems for each server whether directly attached or part of the corporate SAN.
• Schedules/Coordinates implementation of server and storage system changes with all affected users within the organization (other system owners/users, applications, telecommunications, management, etc). Ensures all changes strictly follow the organizations change control process.
• Responsible for ensuring contracted obligations are adhered to, such as licensing requirements.
• Participates in development of security risk assessments on all software programs.
• Keeping track of scheduled system upgrades.
• Update administration of changes in maintenance costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree with certifications (Networking, Security, CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator), Comp Tia 701 and 702) or Bachelors degree in related field and 2 years of experience managing a corporate network.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Valid driver’s license as travel is a requirement of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base.
• Must be organized and able to manage/prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, adapts to change in a positive manner, able to work as a part of a team.
• Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for complaints.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization.
• Provide customer service in accordance to the organization’s mission.
• Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance vision and depth perception. Travel to other location is also a requirement.