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# Senior Network Technician

- **Company:** Penn Medicine
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Client Server Models, Computer Networks, Local Area Networks, Mainframes, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Proprietary Software, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Cisco
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EC13C577464E4FE084D96B401254DC29/job/

## About the Role

* H.S. Diploma/GED is required.
 * 4+ years of experience in data, voice or video networks is required.
 * 1+ years of experience working with multiple technical platforms (e.g. mainframe, two-tiered client-server, three-tiered client-server) and at least two network systems (e.g. Cisco, Nortel) is required.
 * 1+ years of experience working with network systems, networking principles is required.
 * 1+ years of experience working with network software and hardware is required.
 * 1+ years of experience working with proprietary software and hardware is required.
 * Bachelor's degree is preferred.
 * Healthcare environment experience is preferred.

## Description

The Senior Network Technician resolves issues related to the coordination, control, design, support and operation of specialized components of a data network such as Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs). Configures, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and tunes network infrastructure such as routers, switches, gateways, firewall systems, multi-function switches and end offices, signaling transfer points. Participates in network planning for network infrastructure enhancements and expansions., * Proactively manages assigned Entity physical network components.

 * Escalates appropriately to manager when a problem or issue reaches a critical state as well escalates to manager when additional support is needed in order to resolve an issue.
 * Participates in the Core Infrastructure meetings and is up to date on all communications from Core Infrastructure team to understand technology direction and adherence to technology standards.
 * Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
 * Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization


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