Network Engineering Director plans, designs, and develops all aspects of network systems that will meet an organization's requirements for performance, security, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Identifies network requirements for hardware, software, and services that will provide optimal solutions and meet the capacity requirement for the organization. Being a Network Engineering Director directs network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Develops monitoring, maintenance, expansion, contingency, and recovery plans and strategies to ensure the network is responsive to changes in demand. Additionally, Network Engineering Director keeps abreast with the latest technologies and best practices and utilizes vendors and providers to provide additional resources to support networks. Usually is certified and has deep knowledge of vendor-specific products. Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Network Engineering Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Network Engineering Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Join Veterans Engineering as we support the Department of Veterans Affairs roll out of a new Electronic Health Record. VA’s Healthcare Technology Management / Biomedical Engineering will be implementing the latest technology to support providing the best care for the Nation’s Veterans. VA unlike other healthcare systems integrates IT support with Biomedical Engineering. If you currently are in an IT position supporting biomedical engineering at your healthcare facility, you would make an ideal candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lifecycle management of network equipment including but not limited to network switches, servers, routers and related infrastructure for any and all networked complex medical devices and systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring.
· Completes both routine and complex assignments involved identifying and troubleshooting issues related to VLAN configuration, IP addressing, sub-netting, HL7, DICOM, Access Control List (ACL) and network security across the medical device network.
· Utilizes advanced network test equipment and software including but not limited to tracers, wireless spectrum analyzers, network traffic monitors, command prompt, physical and virtual server software.
· Manages, troubleshoots and maintains complete systems of computerized networks, databases and servers including but not limited to biomedical information systems that store or facilitate patient information.
· Designs, implements and manages network incident response due to infection, loss of service or regional and local policy changes according to VA guidelines.
· Ensures proper security configuration for assigned devices and networks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Associates of Science Degree, preferably in Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
· Familiarity with electronic health record – preferably CERNER
DESIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in computer hardware and/or software installation in relation to medical devices and electronic health record
· Experience in medical equipment field service with proven knowledge and skill in supporting medical equipment
· Direct work experience with Windows Operating Systems, client and/or server
· Work experience with Linux or Windows operating system preferred
· Experience assessing vulnerability announcements and implementing patches and/or other compensating cybersecurity controls
· Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices, simulators, and tools associated with servicing medical equipment
· Understanding of LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) operation and protocols
· Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment malfunctions
· Works with manufacturers to implement configurations, patches, and best practices surrounding each device.
· Investigates and resolves software issues on medical devices when appropriate.
· Performs periodic maintenance activities and hardware and/or software installs and upgrades.
· Reviews medical device configurations.
· Evaluation of hardware and software applications as it relates to medical devices.
Task Description
- SW Upgrades, updating NMDD for MedMod Inventory, implementation of CCE TS and connectivity testing, implementations of OS upgrades and project management for those systems
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per month
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Work Location: In person