Network Engineer
$74,143.52 to $92,679.40 Annual (Commensurate with Experience)
Permanent, Full Time (On-Site)
Start Date – As soon as possible
Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Network Engineer is responsible for the architecture, security, performance, and continuous improvement of the organization's network infrastructure. This role supports a modern, Fortinet-centric environment while collaborating closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and clinical teams to ensure the availability and security of systems that support patient care, resident safety, and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, high-performing enterprise network infrastructure across multiple healthcare sites.
- Administer and optimize routing, switching, wireless networking, SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) technologies.
- Manage Fortinet network and security solutions, including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, management, analytics, and secure remote access.
- Monitor network performance, availability, and security while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Lead network architecture improvements, infrastructure upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and technology modernization initiatives.
- Design and maintain secure network segmentation, firewall policies, VPN connectivity, and access controls.
- Support networking requirements for clinical and operational technologies, including Building Management Systems (BMS), Nurse Call, Wander Management, IP telephony, and other connected systems.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure integration across the technology environment.
- Develop technical documentation, network diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
- Provide third-level technical support and participate in scheduled on-call support for critical systems.
Qualifications:
Education
Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure and security solutions.
- Strong expertise in routing, switching, TCP/IP, wireless networking, VLANs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise networking technologies.
- Experience administering next-generation firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network access control, and network monitoring platforms.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.
- Experience troubleshooting complex network environments using packet analysis and network monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS networking and cloud security principles.
- Experience supporting healthcare, operational technology (OT), or regulated environments is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- A valid driver's license with the ability to travel between organizational sites.
Certifications
Candidates should possess one or more relevant industry certifications, such as:
- Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or Network Security Expert (NSE)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Palo Alto Networks security certifications
Additional certifications in Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Network+, ITIL, or healthcare technology are considered assets.
