Network Administrator Full-Time

Job Code: Network Administrator Full-Time Department: Information Technologies Shift: Day Shift with rotating call Job Type: Full Time (1.
0) Job Description: DEPARTMENT: Information Technology SHIFT: Day with call rotation STATUS: Full Time JOB SUMMARY/DUTIES - Coordinates strategies to design, build, and implement organization-wide voice and data networks.
Plans, configures, installs, maintains, supports, and optimizes all local area network connections, network devices, and protocols associated with software and communication links.
Troubleshoots network performance issues, analyzes network traffic, and provides capacity planning solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES Designs maintains, and supports voice and data network infrastructure and associated software, including switching, routing, firewalls, wireless, and other network communication with the goal of ensuring optimal function and minimal downtime.
Installs and configures network hardware and equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless equipment, etc.
Configure, manage, and analyze new and existing internetwork connectivity via VPN or other methods with Business Associates.
Ensures network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure.
Integrates these systems with enterprise LANs, WANs, wireless LANs, and Internet-based services and protocols.
Ensures networks are protected from physical harm, viruses, unauthorized users, and damage to data by developing and monitoring security procedures or collaborating with security staff.
Monitors system capacity to determine its effect on performance and recommends enhancements to meet new or changing network demands.
Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
Plans and implements improvements, modifications, or replacements of network infrastructure components.
Assists in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for meeting future network needs.
Configures, tests, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots end-user network connectivity and connected devices.
Install, inspect, and maintain network cabling, voice-data jacks, and other network-related equipment.
Participate in Disaster Recovery and Incident Response planning and execution.
Maintains current knowledge of products, services, protocols, and standards in support of telecommunication systems development and equipment procurement.
Provides on-call technical support in conjunction with service-level agreements.
Cross-train as needed to assist other IT functions.
Create and maintain documentation such as diagrams, checklists, and knowledge base documents related to IT networks and related systems.
Participate in off-hours maintenance activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and 1-2 years of related experience; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Related IT certifications such as A+, and Network+ are highly preferred.
A South Dakota driver's license is required.
Required Skills Windows server and desktop operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, Cisco networking.
Required Skills and Abilities Knowledge of networking and network-connected devices.
Must have problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to deal tactfully with hospital personnel.
Prairie Lakes is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.