Network Engineer Journeyman

Responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Works with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices. Possesses strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). Proficient in configuration and troubleshooting methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark) with experience in SDN architecture, network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development. Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively with excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Remains current with industry trends and requirements in network engineering and data security best practices. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) and familiarity with the DHMS IT environment are preferred.

Duties

• Designs, implements, manages, and optimizes network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Works with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices.
• Performs analysis and design of voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems to support voice and data services.
• Maintains up-to-date technical and practical knowledge of network system testing and analysis methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Applies experience with SDN architecture, network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development.
• Maintains current knowledge of networking hardware, software, standards, best practices, and industry trends in network engineering and data security.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 5-7 years of experience in network engineering/administration.
• Strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Proficient in network configuration and troubleshooting methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively with excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP certification.
• CCNA certification.
• CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Experience with SDN architecture, network assessments, and automated configuration development.
• Familiarity with the DHMS IT environment.