Network Architect – ISD Network Services NEW

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Provides connectivity between locations, to datacenters, to hosted and cloud-based enterprise applications, and the Internet. Involved in complex projects and ensures the success of enterprise-level infrastructure rollouts.

Preferred skills: Expertise with Cisco ASA’s and Next Gen Firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) as well as other security and software defined network platforms and advanced troubleshooting abilities of these technologies.

Responsibilities:

1. Document – Document & maintain layers of network architecture and infrastructure components.

2. Implementation – Implement and maintain network infrastructure supporting business-critical systems with an emphasis on redundancy and high availability of network initiatives for the purpose of integrating, upgrading, stabilizing and/or standardizing the UNCHCS networks.

3. Proactive – Capacity planning for application and performance management of the network. Monitor network infrastructure for performance, availability, and security issue or threats.

4. R&D – Participate in product selection, evaluation and deployment of emerging technologies. Stay current on latest networking technology and adhere to design best practices. Researches new technologies, products, tools, and protocols.

5. Support – Functions as a network technical support to UNCHCS and maintains high service levels. Provide Tier II support on network based issues and provide on-call support.

6. Tech Liaison – Interpret business requirements into technical network solutions framework. Produce technical solutions that are aligned to business needs and direction. Liaise with enterprise, server and applications architects to ensure alignment across technology portfolios.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• No licensure or certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• If a Bachelor’s degree: Two (2) year of experience configuring and managing enterprise class Cisco network systems including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, IOS and NX-OS based platforms.
• If an Associate’s degree: Six (6) years of experience configuring and managing enterprise class Cisco network systems including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, IOS and NX-OS based platforms.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Ten (10) years of experience configuring and managing enterprise class Cisco network systems including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, IOS and NX-OS based platforms.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Highly responsive to internal customers.
• Expertise with Cisco ASA’s and Next Gen Firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) as well as other security and software defined network platforms and advanced troubleshooting abilities of these technologies.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: ISD Network Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $32.23 – $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Remote

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Diversity Statement

UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UNC Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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