Network Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support and, when appropriate, lead initiatives related to the planning, implementation, enhancement, modification, and replacement of network infrastructure components
• Collaborate with IT management, project managers, team leads, and business stakeholders to execute network-related activities within defined timelines
• Research network products, services, protocols, and standards to support procurement and development efforts
• Monitor and analyze performance across LAN, WAN, and wireless networks
• Ensure stable operation, high availability, and optimal performance of the Moses Weitzman Health System network environment
• Identify, recommend, and remediate network performance issues
• Network Administration
• Administer and maintain network infrastructure, including configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of network devices
• Manage network configurations, backups, and version control in accordance with change management procedures
• Maintain network access controls, including VLANs, segmentation, NAC, and firewall rule administration
• Perform routine system maintenance, including firmware updates, patching, and hardware replacements
• Ensure network documentation (topology diagrams, configurations, procedures) is accurate and up to date
• Participate in change management processes, including planning, sing, and implementing network changes
• Implementation & Support
• Install and configure network hardware, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, cabling, and UPS systems
• Provide Tier II/III network support and troubleshoot complex network issues through resolution
• Support system integrations across clinical and business applications
• Security & Monitoring
• Perform security baseline configurations, vulnerability scans, forensic analysis, and support penetration sing efforts
• Actively monitor systems for potential intrusions using approved tools and escalate concerns immediately
• Support risk assessments by identifying vulnerabilities, recommending controls, documenting findings, and assisting with remediation plans
• Enforce Moses Weitzman Health System IT security policies, standards, and best practices
• Participate in incident response activities, including detection, response, and recovery
• Performance & Optimization
• Conduct capacity planning and proactively address current and future performance bottlenecks
• Analyze network trends and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, scalability, and security
• Communication & Collaboration
• Communicate complex network and security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate across IT and business teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or 7+ years of equivalent experience. Preferred certifications include: Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Security)
• Technical Experience: Extensive experience administering Cisco and Fortinet technologies, strong experience creating network and procedural documentation, experience designing and delivering employee security awareness training
• Knowledge & Experience: Extensive experience administering Cisco and Fortinet technologies, strong experience creating network and procedural documentation, experience designing and delivering employee security awareness training
• Personal Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high-pressure environments, Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, Skilled at presenting ideas in a clear, respectful, and user-friendly manner, Self-motivated with strong ownership and follow-through, High attention to detail, Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, Strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines and commitments, Professional, responsive, and effective communicator