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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Chief designer of network communications- Provides technical leadership in vendor selection, design, and management of the Children's converged wired and wireless networks.

Experience

At least seven years of experience in a technical support position in a microcomputer environmentAt least seven years' experience in knowledge of generally accepted networking principles, including data loss prevention, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory in supporting multi-protocol network environments (i.e. BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IP Multicast, MPLS, QOS, VLAN, and VOIP)At least seven years' experience in physical and logical network design, including network management and detailed packet analysis

Preferred Qualifications

CCIE, CCDE & CCar certificationsCisco CCNP certifications highly recommendedAt least five years' experience in healthcare setting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in MIS, information systems, related field, or equivalent experience

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong project management skillsDemonstrate well-developed organizational, written communication, and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines, including administrative, executive staff, and patient care systems usersKnowledge in routing concepts and networking protocols, including BGP, CDP, CLNS, VRRP/HSRP, IGRP/EIGRP, MPLS, NAT, OSPF, QoS, RIP, DNS, VLAN/PVLAN, TCP/UDP, IP, OTV, and othersKnowledge in building a strong secure network, with expertise in implementing the organization's IDS/IPS, ISE, VPN’s, ACE, and firewall solutions, including auditing and event managementUtilize knowledge in designing and implementing a network infrastructure to meet Compliance requirements pertaining to the organization in (PCI, HIPAA, Cyber Security etc.)

Job Responsibilities

Designs, configures, and maintains network management utilities/tools (Prime, Cisco Works, Smartnet, etc.); utilizes information to provide bandwidth utilization and capacity planning.Designs, sets up, and configures complex wireless networking that supports public and secure access and the ability to support voice and video conferencing technologies/applications.Creates detailed design documents, such as Visio diagrams, architecture definition documents, IP allocations, device descriptions, and narratives describing the function of the design.IDF and MDF management and standards, including cabling standards, hardware and switch port labeling, and documentation to include closet layout Visio diagrams.Maintains uniformity throughout the organization and maintains a well-organized horizontal/vertical wire management system.Implements and maintains proper IDF/MDF facilities to include hardware high availability and redundant power supplies and UPS's at all times. Works with facilities on any cooling and other environmental issues.Is able to conduct in-depth research into issues and technologies as required and to recommend preferred hardware and/or solutions.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

IT Architecture & Design