<p>Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.</p> <p>Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.</p> <p>The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).</p> <p>Minimum Pay:</p> <p>$106,017.60</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>The IT Network and Security Engineer is a hands-on technical expert responsible for implementing, maintaining, and securing enterprise network infrastructure at Capital Health. This role focuses on delivering complete, high-quality solutions using modern technologies, with a strong emphasis on self-direction, continuous learning, and execution excellence. The engineer is expected to manage work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and drive outcomes without direct supervision. Success in this role depends on strong communication with operational leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and coordination with third-party vendors to support enterprise objectives. This role is ideal for professionals who take full ownership of their work, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are committed to staying current in an ever-evolving technology landscape.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent practical experience. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>3+ years of recent, hands-on experience working with current enterprise network and security technologies.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience must demonstrate the ability to deliver full solutions using up-to-date platforms in production environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and drive results in a fast-paced setting.</p> </li></ul> <p>Knowledge and Skills:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks (Next-Gen Firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect).</p> </li><li> <p>Working knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control and policy management.</p> </li><li> <p>Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in enterprise firewall, VPN, and wireless networking.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking (e.g., Azure/AWS VPCs, VPN gateways).</p> </li><li> <p>Basic scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, Ansible) preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Comfortable producing diagrams, runbooks, and documentation for operational handoff.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to independently deliver complete technical solutions from design to implementation.</p> </li><li> <p>Highly self-managing, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload effectively.</p> </li><li> <p>Focused on delivery, quality, and results, even in high-pressure environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience communicating with operational leadership, coordinating with other departments, and managing technical relationships with vendors.</p> </li><li> <p>Committed to self-learning and staying current with rapidly evolving technologies.</p> </li><li> <p>Works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Other Credentials:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Required: One or more of the following: Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, or equivalent certifications.</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred: Certifications related to Cisco ISE, security (e.g., CISSP), or cloud networking.</p> </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li> <p>Design and implement secure and scalable network and security solutions across Capital Health facilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Install, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco ISE network access policies.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate with operational departments to gather requirements and support clinical and business objectives.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage project tasks and timelines with minimal supervision, ensuring quality and compliance.</p> </li><li> <p>Resolve advanced technical issues in a timely and thorough manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain detailed technical documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor network and security system performance, ensuring high availability and proper configuration.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to apply and maintain enterprise security policies.</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Communicate and align with operational leadership and department heads to ensure smooth deployment and operation of infrastructure.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate with third-party vendors for system integration, support, and product evaluations.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in infrastructure modernization and enterprise technology initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with compliance, disaster recovery, and security audit efforts.</p> </li><li> <p>Contribute to process improvement, automation, and technical standardization.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide informal technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members when appropriate.</p> </li></ul> <p>Areas of Responsibility</p> <ul> <li> <p>Modern network architecture and security deployment</p> </li><li> <p>Firewall and NAC configuration (Palo Alto, Cisco ISE)</p> </li><li> <p>Routing, switching, and secure remote access</p> </li><li> <p>Enterprise policy enforcement and compliance integration</p> </li><li> <p>Network performance tuning and documentation</p> </li><li> <p>Project coordination with vendors and internal teams</p> </li><li> <p>Delivery of high-quality, supportable solutions</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Metrics for Success</p> <ul> <li> <p>Consistent delivery of complete, working solutions on time and within scope</p> </li><li> <p>High availability, performance, and security of core network and security systems</p> </li><li> <p>Positive feedback from business stakeholders and clinical departments</p> </li><li> <p>Reduction in support tickets and repeat incidents through root cause remediation</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated self-learning and application of new technologies</p> </li><li> <p>Cross-team alignment and smooth coordination with external vendors</p> </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>Frequent physical demands include:</p> <p>Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities</p> <p>Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Keyboard use/repetitive motion</p> <p>Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.</p> <p>Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing</p> <p>Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Dust/Particulate Matter</p> <p>Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.</p> <p>"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."</p> <p>For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.</p> <p>The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.</p> <p>The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.</p>