Lead System Engineer / Architect

Lead System Engineer / Architect

 

About Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates is a multi-specialty physician practice with many convenient locations in the greater Boston area. Harvard Vanguard is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and its physicians are on the staff of Boston's leading academic medical centers and community hospitals, including Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, and Children's Hospital. Harvard Vanguard physicians have been on the forefront of quality improvement in patient care for adults and children for over three decades and continue to receive among the highest ratings for care quality in Massachusetts. Harvard Vanguard is an affiliate of the HealthOne Care System. This position is located at Harvard Vanguard?s Management Offices in Newton; conveniently located at the junction of the Mass. Pike and Route 128, Exit 22-next to the Riverside stop of the MBTA Green Line. We offer free parking, a free exercise facility (open 24/7), and a restaurant on site.

About the Position

The Lead System Engineer / Architect is responsible to lead high-level technical design, configuration, and implementation of local and wide area network solutions between multiple platforms including on-going technical support to remote area networks, internet, and EDI communications. Upgrades and maintains all devices of the infrastructure in a multi-vendor, multi-platform computer and network environment. Will develop and implement policies and standards and assure adherence to security procedures. Provides expert level problem resolution, review and troubleshooting of the installation of hardware and implementation of layered software solutions and products. Ensures that network solutions meets the company/client requirements. Must be familiar with a diverse set of network topologies including Ethernet, FDDI, ATM; and all related network hardware. May act as project leader for major products/projects. The highest level of understanding of network operating system software such as UNIX (AIX, Tru64, HPux), Microsoft Server, Desktop OS as well as the TCP/IP protocol and have a foundation in the design and maintenance of enterprise networks based on 10-Base-T, 100-Base-10 physical and logical topologies. Some periodic local travel in the metro Boston area may be required.

Candidate Requirements:

Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent technical training. Special certification such as CNE and/or MCSE desirable.
Skills and Experience: At least seven to ten years network engineering experience. Must possess extensive knowledge of multi-protocol systems and implementation experience with multi-vendor network systems. Advanced experience in the following technologies, Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Desktop OS/Applications. Additional requirements include an in depth knowledge of Ethernet networks, ability to design and troubleshoot network problems; along with a solid understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI. Design and troubleshooting experience of Cisco routed and switched networks are desired. Must possess the ability to transport and lift hardware components such as PCs, network equipment, etc.

Benefits Include:Up to 8% company retirement contribution,3 weeks vacation; 4 weeks after 2 years,Paid professional development, Generous health and welfare benefit package.

To Apply:

Please visit our web site www.harvardvanguard.org/jobs and apply on-line.

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