Network Administrator / Engineer

Practice Partners, Inc. is a leading provider of office adminsistration services in the field of healthcare. We provide our customers with the best in office admin and technology solutions.

Currently we are in search of a Network Adminstrator/Analyst Specialist/Engineer

This position will include:

The deployment, maintenance and monitoring of active network gear: switches, routers, firewalls, etc.
network address assignment, assignment of routing protocols and routing table configuration as well as configuration of authentication and authorization – directory services.
maintenance of network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers and such.
maintenance of certain network servers: file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems, etc.

Network specialists and analysts concentrate on the network design and security, particularly troubleshooting and/or debugging network-related problems.

Their work can also include the maintenance of the network's authorization infrastructure, as well as network backup systems. They also perform network management functions including:

Provide support services
Ensure that the network is used efficiently
Ensure prescribed service-quality objectives are met
The design principles, physical configuration, functional organization, operational procedures, and data formats used as the bases for the design, construction, modification, and operation of a communications network.
Handling the structure of an existing communications network, including the physical configuration, facilities, operational structure, operational procedures, and the data formats in use.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have knowledge of the following:

Microsoft Systems
LinuxUnix Systems
Computer, network operations and maintenance
LAN/WAN/MAN/WiFi
Storage technologies
Software applications
Telecommunications systems
Internet/Intranets/Extranets
Emerging technology trends

The following skill sets and abilities are also needed:

Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow and determine solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies
Provide technical assistance for computer problems
Read and understand technical manuals
Work for extended time at keyboard/terminal
Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers
Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings