Network Specialist 1

Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

About Nuvance Health

Nuvance Health is a family of award-winning nonprofit hospitals and healthcare professionals in the Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. Nuvance Health combines highly skilled physicians, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and compassionate caregivers dedicated to providing quality care across a variety of clinical areas, including Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Primary Care.

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. For more information about Nuvance Health, visit www.nuvancehealth.org.

Summary:

Administers and supports enterprise-wide network environment. Works with others on application of wide area network (WAN), local area network (LAN) systems and principles to support business goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Supports enterprise-wide network & systems integration. Resource optimization through performance of network assignments, correcting network problems & supports assigned projects. Ensures application of infrastructure quality standards.

2. Maintains high network reliability and availability in assigned area through utilization of network management tools (such as HP Open View & Optivity), other infrastructure management/monitoring tools & IT industry standards (such as SNMP).

3. Supports network stability and integrity in assigned area through security administration & monitoring & adherence to & effective use of change management.

4. Supports Information Technology knowledge management through documenting and maintain network standards, processes & practices as assigned.

5. Performs additional network responsibilities (such as backups and printer support) & other duties (such as server installation & application installation & support) as assigned.

6. Provides support & maintenance by responding to service requests. Events logged in departmental problem management & reporting system. Maintains contact with customers. Troubleshoots & corrects network problems. Seeks technical assistance when required.

7. Supports team efforts in the effective application of network strategies in assigned area by exhibiting effective communication skills, technical knowledge and proactive approach. Meets established milestone & schedules.

8. Enhances professional and technical knowledge in network technologies, topologies & protocols through learning events (such as attendance at formal training programs & self-education).

9. Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

12. Provides 24/7 support through investigation & analysis of problems using documentation, manuals, debugging tools & logic to resolve problems, prevent recurrence & ensure continuity. Takes remote call for off-shift, weekends & holidays as assigned.

Other information:

Required: Must have a current driver's license and access to a vehicle to support off-site locations.

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Degree in Computer Science preferred. Skills: TCP/IP, Ethernet, NT, Security, Analytical Thinking, Problem Determination, Documentation, Teamwork.

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Org Unit: 287

Department: IT Infrastructure

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Day 8

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Education:

Essential:

• Bachelor's Level Degree

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Little or no potential for occupational risk
• Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Generally pleasant working conditions.

Western Connecticut Health Network and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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