Network Engineer - UPMC Kilkenny

Location: MacDonagh Office
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

Under the general direction of IT Network & Security Manager, The Network Engineer, Intermediate position will be part of a strategic team responsible for Network Design, building and deploying network infrastructure for data centers, WAN routing, building network distribution, and cloud components required for data communications in 24x7x365 environment. Key to this position will be a focus on process automation in a secure, high performance, highly available (99.9995), and fully resilient infrastructure across multiple data centers and core locations. The candidate must possess extensive experience in networking and design and capable of working in a highly complex, dynamic environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Combine and coordinate the tools, software and hardware to create a scalable, resilient, and responsive network.
Develop and implement guidelines for the deployment and management of the network.
Drive cross functional business and technical requirements for the enterprise.
Evaluate and recommend new hardware platforms and services.
Provide service to client community, patients, families and visitors, while protecting the integrity and confidentiality of all data and information through physical and electronic measures.
Responsible for continuous self-study, trainings, partnering with more senior members of team, and/or seeking out opportunities to broaden scope to stay up to date with industry and organizational trends. Seeks feedback from senior team members for development and effectively incorporates feedback into work and behaviors.
Responsible for demonstrating appropriate, clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications in all interactions to build relationships and accomplish day to day work and projects.
Responsible for the design, implementation, and scale of the corporate production network.
Successfully completes projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approach. Works in collaboration with team and offers feedback, where appropriate, to complete individual and group efforts. Shows the ability to adjust and be flexible to change by adapting approach when necessary. Mentors less experienced staff.
Provides mentoring and support to others in areas of expertise.
The implementation and support for information security directives as mandated by UPMC policy and EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
Additionally, Flexibility required to working hours dependent on business needs which occur.

Qualifications & Experience:

Typically has 3+ years' experience with IP networking and enterprise network designs through education or practical experience.
Intermediate level competence in IP routing / switching technologies and protocols including TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, IPSEC, GRE and best practices, fault tolerant.
Knowledge of VRF / VPRN technology
Experience in managing enterprise systems, applications and endpoints with tools. Excellent and rapid network trouble-shooting and resolve skill set.
Collaborate with members of the engineering team on scaling.
Experience maintaining a 24 x 7 x 365 network infrastructure.
Experience in communication and collaborative technologies.
Strong documentation skill set.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Network Engineer - UPMC Kilkenny

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