Senior Network Engineer
- Onsite Vincennes, IN
Vincennes, IN, United States (On-site)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Job Duties:
Strategic Planning and Design:
Develop and implement network strategies that align with business goals, ensuring scalability, resilience, and future growth.
Technical Leadership:
Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior architects, engineers, and other team members.
Network Implementation:
Oversee the implementation of network solutions, ensuring they meet performance, security, and compliance requirements.
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:
Troubleshoot complex network issues, identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, and ensure optimal network performance.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with various teams, including IT, business, and vendors, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and performance metrics.
Stay Current:
Keep abreast of the latest network technologies and industry trends.
Secondary Job Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Location
- Onsite
Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, engineering, or a related field or an equivalent amount of hands-on experience.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of IT infrastructure experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field, or
- Minimum of 8 years of IT infrastructure experience without a degree.
Skills
- Enterprise & Datacenter Networking
Hands‑on experience designing and supporting large‑scale enterprise and datacenter networks.
Strong understanding of high‑availability design, redundancy models, and fault‑tolerant architectures.
Cisco & Fortinet Networking & Security
Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco and Fortinet switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers, and access points in enterprise environments.
Advanced Routing & WAN Technologies
In‑depth knowledge of BGP, dynamic routing protocols, SD‑WAN architectures, and multi‑path WAN designs.
Network Security & Access Control
Strong security mindset with experience implementing 802.1X, AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+), and secure access models.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles as applied to enterprise networking.
Network Monitoring & Visibility
Experience with enterprise network monitoring platforms such as Zabbix or similar tools.
Ability to design actionable alerts, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Network Automation & Configuration Control
Experience automating network configuration deployment, standardization, and backups.
Familiarity with automation tools or scripting (e.g., Ansible, Python, REST APIs, or vendor automation frameworks).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible
Patching, Vulnerability & Risk Management
Proven experience managing network device patching, firmware upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Expert‑level ability to troubleshoot complex routing, switching, wireless, and firewall issues.
Documentation & Communication
Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Certifications (Preferred)
Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE), Fortinet (NSE 4-8), or equivalent enterprise networking and security certifications.
Reports to: IS Manager, Infrastructure Services
Supervises:
None specified
QUALIFICATIONS
Job Specifications:
This is an onsite position.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, engineering, or a related field or an equivalent amount of hands-on experience.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of IT infrastructure experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; OR Minimum of 8 years of IT infrastructure experience without a degree.
Certification:
Certification is preferred. Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE), Fortinet (NSE 4-8), or equivalent enterprise networking and security certifications.
Skills
Ideal candidates should possess the below skills:
Enterprise & Datacenter Networking
Hands‑on experience designing and supporting large‑scale enterprise and datacenter networks.
Strong understanding of high‑availability design, redundancy models, and fault‑tolerant architectures.
Cisco & Fortinet Networking & Security
Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco and Fortinet switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers, and access points in enterprise environments.
Advanced Routing & WAN Technologies
In‑depth knowledge of BGP, dynamic routing protocols, SD‑WAN architectures, and multi‑path WAN designs.
Network Security & Access Control
Strong security mindset with experience implementing 802.1X, AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+), and secure access models.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles as applied to enterprise networking.
Network Monitoring & Visibility
Experience with enterprise network monitoring platforms such as Zabbix or similar tools.
Ability to design actionable alerts, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Network Automation & Configuration Control
Experience automating network configuration deployment, standardization, and backups.
Familiarity with automation tools or scripting (e.g., Ansible, Python, REST APIs, or vendor automation frameworks).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible
Patching, Vulnerability & Risk Management
Proven experience managing network device patching, firmware upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Expert‑level ability to troubleshoot complex routing, switching, wireless, and firewall issues.
Documentation & Communication
Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
ABOUT US
Why Choose Good Samaritan? For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
22001
Job Category
Technicians
Posting Date
05/06/2026, 07:09 AM
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
520 S 7th St, Vincennes, IN, 47591, US
(On-site)
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