Network Infrastructure Specialist on-site

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Manages the implementation, operation, and maintenance of highly complex networks within Trinity Health's enterprise data centers supporting critical system-wide voice and data applications. Provides leadership of projects; contributes to the design of telecommunications/network systems; translates business parameters and objectives into functional and/or technical requirements; provides technical direction to less senior infrastructure staff, contractors, and vendors; configuration of systems; handles problem resolution; participates in the development of standards, policies and procedures; provides escalation support and subject matter expertise for chronic issues; and ensures adherence to industry best practices and home office standards for both project implementations and ongoing upgrades. Position requires significant detail and effort around planning and change management. Expert technical skills are demanded in order to effectively respond to the critical nature of the applications and far reaching impact a disruption or loss of availability/performance could signify.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices and decisions.

Manages and provides leadership in the implementation, maintenance and operation of telecommunications and highly complex network systems in enterprise data centers, which host critical financial and clinical systems for the organization. Ensures network connectively between Regional Heal Ministeries (RHMs) and enterprise data centers.

Develops highly detailed plans and playbooks for network activities to ensure the utmost availability of networks supporting Trinity Health's critical enterprise systems, this includes planning for implementation / configuration of equipment, but also development and facilitation of detailed testing and back out plans.

Provides input based on technical expertise to standards committees, guiding these teams to adopt industry best practices and appropriate standards for the system.

Works independently and proactively to ensure reliability and high availability of telecommunications/network systems within enterprise data centers.

Serves as a high level escalation resource for the identification and resolution of large scale or highly complex issues which may affect the entire system or multiple RHMs.

Ensures that industry best practices and system office standards are met when infrastructure systems are implemented, including reviewing the work effort of less senior infrastructure staff, contractors and vendors.

Serves as a mentor providing guidance and training to less experienced infrastructure colleagues.

Provides input to the manager infrastructure on the capital and operational budgets for growth and life cycle requirements.

May provide system-wide technical expertise in one or more technical specialties.

Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.

Maintains positive and trusting working relationships with customers, management and peers in keeping with a service oriented organization.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in a related field and seven (7) to ten (10) years of directly related experience or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Expert knowledge or seven (7) to ten (10) years in network infrastructure, with general knowledge in telephony infrastructure.

Ability to pull together resources from multiple disciplines to quickly identify and resolve complex issues impacting availability of centralized enterprise systems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with end users, technical staff and vendors of differing professional levels and ability to succeed in an environment of competing priorities.

Demonstrated technical leadership of project implementation teams.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position operates in a typical office environment or in infrastructure equipment rooms such as telecommunications closets, server rooms, data centers, or telephone system centers.

The areas are typically well-lit, temperature-controlled and generally free from hazards. High voltages may be present, and caution is an expected behavior.

Lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in person communications.

The environment in which the incumbent will work requires the ability to concentrate, meet deadlines, work on several projects at the same period and adapt to interruptions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.


Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran