Healthcare Engineer - Network - Veterans Health Administration

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain high‑availability server and network infrastructures that support clinical, environmental, and compliance‑driven systems.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, including threat assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response for mission‑critical networks.
• Collaborate with clinical, IT, and compliance teams to integrate new technologies while preserving patient‑care continuity and regulatory adherence.
• Develop and enforce network design standards, documentation, and operational procedures to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and implement proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced certifications (e.g., CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience designing and managing high‑availability network and server environments in a regulated healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security best practices.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools, automation, and scripting to streamline operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with clinical and regulatory stakeholders.