Network Administrator- Poway

Professional/Technical Poway, California


Requisition ID
39580
Department
Information Technology
Location
Poway, California
Union
Not Applicable
Salary Range
40.12 - 56.16
Job Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Hours Per Shift
8
Hours Per Pay Period
80

Description
Job Summary 
Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.
Establishes network efficiency by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls. Maintains network performance by conducting network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; and escalating problems to vendor as needed. Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation. Creates and maintains Network Diagrams of Server, Switches, Routers, IP Phone interfaces, etc. Generates reports to show the network Up-Time and general network status and health. Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements. Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. On-call after hours support as needed – work before and after business hours and weekend shifts in addition to regular business hours. Acts as a back-up to the Systems Administrator.
 
Ability to speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.  Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail).  Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop-down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.  Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health Medical Group.
 
 
Job Requirements
 
Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent; Fortinet Network Certified
Preferred Education: Not applicable
Minimum Experience: Experience with customer service Help Desk protocols, practices and policies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; familiarity work with standard office software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.). Experience with some type of Enterprise SAN such as EqualLogic, Compelient, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills. Prior work experience with NextGen EMR / EPM required.
Experience with LAN / WAN / Switches and Routers Required. 
Preferred Experience: Experience with nService Ticketing System a plus. Experience with Fortinet hardware a plus.
Required License: Not applicable
Preferred License: Not applicable
Required Certification: Not applicable
Preferred Certification: Not applicable

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