Implementation Engineer

This position will perform the technical implementation of Baxter Care Communications products. Your duties will include software, hardware, and network and implementation activities, advanced IT tasks (network design and topology, network integrations, etc.), and to provide oversight, training, and direction to 3rd party contractor implementation activities.

What You'll Be Doing:

· Lead and perform implementation of Baxter's Care Communications products and integration of their partners' applications/systems.

· Lead network architecture, system fail-over, and other technical system design discussions with customer PMO, IT, MIS or bio-med departments, installation contractors, and other trades as required.

· Work with customer IT departments to assess and evaluate network security needs and develop policies and procedures for ensuring the integrity of specified customer servers, device infrastructure, and network topology.

· Leads technical aspect of team-based projects, managing dynamic deployments of advanced features and applications which can include customized integrations, evolving configurations, and adapting system functionality to best meet clinical workflow requests.

• Perform site surveys, RF surveys, develop system integration plans using multiple vendor products. Review system designs to ensure accuracy and performance integrity.
• Weekly documentation of system, network, and server updates in compliance with SOP, work instructions, and standard processes to ensure successful support of the system.
• Provide continuous improvement feedback both written and verbal to improve products and processes.
• Demonstrates a pro-active approach towards safety, health, and quality in compliance with all company, governmental and customer regulations, while staying consistent to all company policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight, training and direction to internal and external contractors as assigned during implementations to ensure installations meet Care Communications requirements.

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required or a minimum of 3+ years of related server/network engineering experience.

· Willing and able to travel approximately 50%; however, when business necessitates, travel can be 100% and on short notice.

· Advanced understanding of deploying and supporting Microsoft Windows platforms, SQL, IIS server and associated networked systems.

· Detailed knowledge of common network protocols/architecture (TCP/IP, IP routing, the OSI model, VLAN) and their relevant security issues including network troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark, PUTTY, and CLI.

· Understanding of back-end network security and Active Directory functionality.

· Server administration experience with Linux server environments a bonus.

· Understanding of project management fundamentals and demonstrated history of performing projects.

· Ability to lead small teams with diverse technical skills during implementations as needed.

· Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills to resolve complex network and server related issues into practical concepts for customers to understand.

· Maintain a professional image and demonstrate a willingness to contribute at all levels.

· Perform complex research and analysis and solve/resolve critical problems over sustained time durations in a logical manner.

· Experience configuring, setting up, and debugging PC-based systems.

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs and have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Certifications in the following:

· Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCDP or CCNP, CWLS, CWNA,

· Wireless certifications: CWNE, CWNP, CWSP, AWLAT, MNAWS, MNAWP, MNCE,

· General certifications: MCSE or MCSA, Network+, Security +

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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