Kern Medical
Senior Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer - Per Diem
Kern Medical, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
Position:
Senior Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer-Per Diem
Definition:
The Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is the advanced working and technical lead level Infrastructure Engineer. This position will regularly provide technical direction to several Infrastructure Engineer positions; architects complex, multiple-platform local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs); assists with defining network strategy development and deployment options; researches, analyzes, identifies and defines technology trends/products/concepts for Kern Medical Hospital Authority and locations in outlying areas.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Under direction of the IT Infrastructure Manager, the Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for architecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting our infrastructure needs. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is a lead position and must have advanced skills in disciplines of technology solutions analysis, planning, and contributing to the business-technology strategy alignment. This role is responsible for maintaining infrastructure and newly acquired technologies, for example: Cisco networking hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco firewalls, Cisco Meraki networking hardware. This position will also be responsible for assisting with a technical roadmap for the networking team and oversee the workflow involved in maintaining Kern Medicals enterprise network.
Essential Functions:Manages and maintains secure access to all supported systems including those that contain protected information (PHI PII, etc.) in accordance with organization polices, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.Designs, implements, monitors and maintains enterprise networks using LAN/WAN inter-networking technology, including network protocols and management systems, using diagnostic tools.Manages and monitors network performance as well as identifies and corrects errors and performance flawsProvides advanced tier 3 technical support and assistance to IT staff as well as the Infrastructure Engineer positionsLeads in the development and production of complex documentation for installation, network topology, and troubleshooting of communications hardware or software in accordance with Kern Medical requirementsAdministers the networking security protocol, preventive and posture against threats to the e enterprise network.Contributes to disaster recovery and business continuity planning for all IT systems and procedures.Evaluates and recommends network hardware and related hardware and software.Leads the performance of day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability and serviceability within minimal interruption.Applies network patches/updates for security in order to meet regulatory compliance (PCI, HIPAA, SOX).Leads discussions with other IT teams to ensure alignment with all related projects and tasksOther Essential Functions:
Performs other duties as assignedEmployment Standards:
BS/BA in Information Technology field and a minimum of 10 years' experience or equivalent combination of relevant IT experience.Advanced experience in LAN/WAN with in depth experience in route and switch.Experience with managing Microsoft Cloud technologies (Office 365, Azure, Cloud VPN) requiredFamiliarity with network analysis tools such as SolarWinds and WiresharkExperience with Linux in an enterprise environment requiredStrong leadership and team mentoring skillsAdvanced experience with Cisco and Avaya Phone systems and Voice Over IP preferred.Advanced knowledge of networking and relevant certification (CCNP, CCIE) preferredKnowledge of
:
Principles and methods of computer networking; Advanced installation, administration and maintenance of enterprise network deviceCurrent network architectures, technological developments and industry trends in area of expertisePrinciples, practices and methods of WAN/LAN networking including fiber-optic and copper cable systems, data circuits, routers, switches, SDWAN, network operating systems, network appliances, firewalls, network tools, network access control and network securityAdvanced knowledge of Data Center and infrastructure requirements and standardsAdvanced experience in a broad range of networking software and hardware systems and related technologies
Ability to
:
Work independently and use good judgment as to appropriate courses of action; follow oral and written instructions; Communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner, multi-task, display organizational and interpersonal relationship skills; prepare comprehensive reports and make recommendations to management; plan and direct the work of others; and communicate effectively with people of various professional, vocational and educational backgrounds.
Supplemental:
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted.Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2 - Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services.) As Disaster Service Workers, all county employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
Senior Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer-Per Diem
Definition:
The Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is the advanced working and technical lead level Infrastructure Engineer. This position will regularly provide technical direction to several Infrastructure Engineer positions; architects complex, multiple-platform local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs); assists with defining network strategy development and deployment options; researches, analyzes, identifies and defines technology trends/products/concepts for Kern Medical Hospital Authority and locations in outlying areas.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Under direction of the IT Infrastructure Manager, the Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for architecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting our infrastructure needs. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is a lead position and must have advanced skills in disciplines of technology solutions analysis, planning, and contributing to the business-technology strategy alignment. This role is responsible for maintaining infrastructure and newly acquired technologies, for example: Cisco networking hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco firewalls, Cisco Meraki networking hardware. This position will also be responsible for assisting with a technical roadmap for the networking team and oversee the workflow involved in maintaining Kern Medicals enterprise network.
Essential Functions:Manages and maintains secure access to all supported systems including those that contain protected information (PHI PII, etc.) in accordance with organization polices, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.Designs, implements, monitors and maintains enterprise networks using LAN/WAN inter-networking technology, including network protocols and management systems, using diagnostic tools.Manages and monitors network performance as well as identifies and corrects errors and performance flawsProvides advanced tier 3 technical support and assistance to IT staff as well as the Infrastructure Engineer positionsLeads in the development and production of complex documentation for installation, network topology, and troubleshooting of communications hardware or software in accordance with Kern Medical requirementsAdministers the networking security protocol, preventive and posture against threats to the e enterprise network.Contributes to disaster recovery and business continuity planning for all IT systems and procedures.Evaluates and recommends network hardware and related hardware and software.Leads the performance of day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability and serviceability within minimal interruption.Applies network patches/updates for security in order to meet regulatory compliance (PCI, HIPAA, SOX).Leads discussions with other IT teams to ensure alignment with all related projects and tasksOther Essential Functions:
Performs other duties as assignedEmployment Standards:
BS/BA in Information Technology field and a minimum of 10 years' experience or equivalent combination of relevant IT experience.Advanced experience in LAN/WAN with in depth experience in route and switch.Experience with managing Microsoft Cloud technologies (Office 365, Azure, Cloud VPN) requiredFamiliarity with network analysis tools such as SolarWinds and WiresharkExperience with Linux in an enterprise environment requiredStrong leadership and team mentoring skillsAdvanced experience with Cisco and Avaya Phone systems and Voice Over IP preferred.Advanced knowledge of networking and relevant certification (CCNP, CCIE) preferredKnowledge of
:
Principles and methods of computer networking; Advanced installation, administration and maintenance of enterprise network deviceCurrent network architectures, technological developments and industry trends in area of expertisePrinciples, practices and methods of WAN/LAN networking including fiber-optic and copper cable systems, data circuits, routers, switches, SDWAN, network operating systems, network appliances, firewalls, network tools, network access control and network securityAdvanced knowledge of Data Center and infrastructure requirements and standardsAdvanced experience in a broad range of networking software and hardware systems and related technologies
Ability to
:
Work independently and use good judgment as to appropriate courses of action; follow oral and written instructions; Communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner, multi-task, display organizational and interpersonal relationship skills; prepare comprehensive reports and make recommendations to management; plan and direct the work of others; and communicate effectively with people of various professional, vocational and educational backgrounds.
Supplemental:
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted.Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2 - Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services.) As Disaster Service Workers, all county employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.