Network Telecom Engineer

About the role

Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed, acute care facility deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community since 1894. We provide patient-centered care ranging from everyday to critical needs, supported by a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Accesses, proposes, and delivers LAN/WAN/VLAN networking solutions.
• Researches and recommends network and communication technologies.
• Develops, administers, and promotes proactive system standards, procedures, and protocols, including configurations and system security.
• Maintains file server asset and license information.
• Installs, configures, supports, and maintains the Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, internet systems, VLAN, PCs, printers, servers, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, and other computer peripheral hardware utilized by Norwegian American Hospital.
• Maintains availability of systems for users and patients.
• Performs routine backups and archival of systems according to current policy and procedures, and assists with data and system disaster recovery procedures as necessary.
• Develops and maintains downtime procedures and disaster recovery plans.
• Utilizes task tracking and quality change control management processes and tools.
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of current and future system needs in support of ongoing business requirements.
• Administers user account and system security, including additions, deletions, and change requests to ensure data integrity, patient confidentiality, and overall system security, including dial-in solutions, VPN, and other secure portal accesses.
• Provides technical training to others in the Information Technology Department as needed.
• Directs and oversees the technical tasks of others, including multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar coursework preferred.
• A+, MCP, MCSE Certification or equivalent preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience.