Network Engineer II

• Fulfill day-to-day operational tasks.
• Provide end-user support fulfilling IT Service Catalog definitions.
• Configure, install and troubleshoot network systems.
• Activate data jacks and perform equipment moves, adds, and changes as necessary.
• Physically maintain and install equipment in telecommunications rooms and data-centers.
• Connect equipment to and maintain power systems.
• Create and maintain documentation and diagrams.
• Provide Tier 2 support of internal data communication systems.
• Comply with departmental processes, such as incident management, change management and problem management.
• Monitor and report on voice and network systems usage, availability, and performance.
• Participate in networking system evaluations.
• Collaborate with other members of IT staff and end users.
• Follow network engineering best practices and adhere to existing policies and procedures.
• Manage and document copper and fiber connectivity across the campus and within buildings.
• Design rack and cabinet equipment layout for server rooms and other telecommunications rooms.
• Report, manage and troubleshoot issues with appropriate vendor tech-support staff.
• Perform basic-to-intermediate level configuration, troubleshooting and problem mitigation on all data network equipment, including wireless and network security equipment.
• Work effectively with vendors, contractors and other staff to coordinate system installations and provide quality assurance oversight.
• Provide guidance to lower-level staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis and after-hours/weekend work for planned maintenance as required.

• BS in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 2 years of network/telephony engineering experience

• Intermediate knowledge of LAN/WAN, data communications systems, Internet and telecommunication protocols, remote access systems, server and LAN hardware systems, routers, switches, firewalls, UPS/PDU equipment and wireless network equipment.

• Extensive understanding of data-center installation, cabling and labeling standards, voice and data network maintenance and troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with proper use of basic hand tools.

• Extensive familiarity with software productivity packages such as Excel, Word, and Visio.

• Superior analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work as part of a team and/or individually, with proven track record of success.

• Strong communication skills, be detail oriented, self-motivated, and work with limited supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to four years of network/telephony engineering experience.

• Cisco CCNA certification (or other equivalent network certification) preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $93,163 to $139,714, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).