Manager of Networking- Information Systems, Full-Time, Hybrid

Position Summary Inspira Health is seeking an experienced IT Manager of Networking to oversee the robust infrastructure supporting our 4-hospital system. The ideal candidate will possess advanced engineering and architectural skills, ensuring the development and maintenance of secure and high-performing networks. Responsible for leading a diverse team of engineers, the role encompasses strategic network design, LAN/WAN connectivity, security implementation, and technology research. With a focus on stability, reliability, and performance optimization, the Network Manager will provide proactive management, troubleshooting expertise, and ensure comprehensive documentation to support mission-critical services Position Responsibilities - Lead and manage a diverse team of engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure networks across Inspira Health. - Provide engineer level architectural and design input to set strategic direction for the development of data networks and supporting infrastructure environment. - Make recommendations to the Director of Infrastructure for enhancing network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. - Proactively manage LAN, WAN, WiFi, and mobile networks in all office and Pont of Service locations, ensuring optimal performance, security, and contingency. - Oversee the management and enhancement of Alcatel Lucent, CISCO, Palo Alto Firewalls, core infrastructure, Aruba Wireless Infrastructure, access points, Fortinet SDwan, and routing technologies. - Troubleshoot malfunctions of network hardware and/or software applications within LANs, WANs, telephones, and security systems, ensuring timely resolution and service restoration. - Develop, deploy, maintain, and manage Data Network Infrastructure, including capacity management, NOC operational monitoring, and off-hours support.

• Bachelor's Degree and Cisco Certified Network Professional - Required

• 5 plus years' experience in:

Leadership of a minimum of 5 FTE's

Network Security, Architecture and Engineering

Vendor Management

Technology Integration

Position Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a diverse team of engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure networks across Inspira Health.

- Provide engineer level architectural and design input to set strategic direction for the development of data networks and supporting infrastructure environment. - Make recommendations to the Director of Infrastructure for enhancing network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

- Proactively manage LAN, WAN, WiFi, and mobile networks in all office and Pont of Service locations, ensuring optimal performance, security, and contingency

- Oversee the management and enhancement of Alcatel Lucent, CISCO, Palo Alto Firewalls, core infrastructure, Aruba Wireless Infrastructure, access points, Fortinet SDwan, and routing technologies.

- Troubleshoot malfunctions of network hardware and/or software applications within LANs, WANs, telephones, and security systems, ensuring timely resolution and service restoration.

- Develop, deploy, maintain, and manage Data Network Infrastructure, including capacity management, NOC operational monitoring, and off-hours support.

- Extensive Network Engineering and Architectural Background:

The candidate should have a proven track record of designing and implementing complex network solutions, including LAN, WAN, WiFi, and security infrastructure, ideally within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.

- Leadership and Team Management: Experience in managing diverse teams of engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of network projects and operations.

- Security Expertise: In-depth knowledge and experience in network security analysis, design, and implementation, including familiarity with industry-leading firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, and best practices for securing healthcare data and systems.

- Vendor and Technology Management: Experience in managing relationships with network technology vendors, evaluating new technologies, and making strategic recommendations for network enhancements based on business needs and industry trends.

- Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and resolve network hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal disruption to mission-critical services and operations

Position Qualifications

- Proven Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams of network engineers, with a track record of success in driving projects to completion and achieving organizational goals.

- Proven Track Record: Demonstrate experience in managing the implementation of large-scale network infrastructure based projects.

- Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills: Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential for interacting with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors, as well as for documenting network designs, procedures, and standards.

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.