Network Engineer

Job Overview The Network Engineer assists in the deployment, maintenance, support, and monitoring of RACI Networks. Working under the guidance of the IT Director, this role ensures the continuous availability, performance, and security of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), wireless systems, and related hardware across RACI Network.

Key Responsibilities Monitoring & Maintenance:

Monitor network performance, connectivity, and health utilizing management tools; perform routine maintenance and escalate anomalies as needed

Hardware Deployment:

Assist in the staging, configuration, installation, and testing of network hardware including switches, routers, wireless access points, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

Incident Resolution:

Respond to network support tickets documenting all actions accurately

Documentation:

Maintain clear and updated network documentation, topology maps, asset inventories, and standard operating procedures.

Compliance & Security:

Adhere to established network security baselines and healthcare compliance regulations (such as HIPAA). Qualifications & Requirements Education Associate degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field. An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Experience & Technical Skills Experience:

Min 2 -5 years of experience supporting network infrastructure or working in a structured IT environment for network operation. TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, routing/switching, VPN configurations a must

Networking Foundations:

Foundational understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, VLANs, subnetting, and basic routing concepts.

Hardware Familiarity:

Basic hands-on familiarity with mid-level network vendors (e.g., Ubiquiti switches, firewalls and wireless components, Sonic Walls, Meraki Devices).

Tools:

Familiarity with network diagnostic tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, Wireshark) and basic network monitoring platforms.

Voice:

NextivaOne experience preferred. Preferred Certifications CompTIA Network+ ISC²

Certified Behavioral & Cultural Competencies Patient-First Focus:

Understands that network uptime directly impacts clinical environments

Problem-Solving:

Demonstrates strong troubleshooting logic and a structured approach to diagnosing technical issues.

Communication:

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical status updates clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders. Physical Requirements Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Ohio Ability to lift, transport, and rack network hardware weighing up to 50 lbs. Participation in a scheduled on-call rotation to support

RACI Doctors and Patients Pay:

From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person