Network Administrator
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. · Worcester, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Network Infrastructure
- Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity across all organization sites.
- Maintain network configurations, IP address schemes (DNS, DHCP), and routing across a multi-site environment.
- Ensure consistent, low-latency connectivity to our hosted Epic EHR and other cloud-based clinical systems.
- Manage infrastructure including managed switches, routers, firewalls, and cabling across locations.
- Security & Compliance
- Manage firewalls and enforce security policies in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
- Maintain appropriate network segmentation to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
- Monitor security events and assist with vulnerability remediation and risk assessments.
- Keep network access controls current and aligned with organizational policies.
- Wireless & VoIP
- Manage and maintain wireless infrastructure across all sites, ensuring reliable coverage in clinical and administrative areas.
- Support and troubleshoot VoIP and unified communications systems in coordination with vendors and staff.
- Vendor, ISP & Team Support
- Manage relationships with ISPs and network vendors; coordinate on service requests, outages, and contract renewals.
- Act as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for network-related issues submitted through the help desk.
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or in an equivalent role.
- Strong working knowledge of core networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and SNMP.
- Experience managing firewalls, managed switches, routers, and wireless access points across multiple sites.
- Comfortable working in mixed-vendor environments and adapting to different platforms and toolsets.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA security requirements as they apply to network infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting ability; able to diagnose and resolve complex issues calmly and efficiently.
- Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to clinical and administrative staff without jargon.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience supporting a hosted EHR environment; Epic familiarity is a plus.
- Experience with Meraki and Aruba network stacks is preferred.
- Prior experience working in a healthcare, hospital, or multi-site clinical setting.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts or hybrid network environments.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, network access control (NAC), or zero-trust architecture principles.
- Experience with ITSM or ticketing platforms and strong habits around IT documentation.