ABOUT THIS POSITION
The network engineer, is an IT professional who is accountable for implementing, monitoring and maintaining computer network within a datacenter environment.
This includes legacy datacenter premise and our cloud environments. This role reports to the SaaS Network Engineering Manager.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support existing Cisco equipment throughout the Datacenter environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability, security, access and performance.
- Monitor network performance, diagnose issues, report and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and processes.
- Perform firewall policy auditing and utilize change management procedures to ensure secure footprint across the organization.
- Implement and manage routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, HSRP) and network security solutions.
- Coordinate & conduct regular network maintenance, including software updates and hardware upgrades.
- Provide technical support to end-users and resolve network-related incidents.
- Configure and install various network device (e.g., routers, switches, DCI circuits).
- Perform network maintenance and component upgrades.
- Monitor performance to ensure network availability and reliability.
- Monitor system resource utilization, trending and capacity planning.
- Provide level 2 / 3 support; troubleshooting to resolve incidents and issues within the network framework.
- Work within the established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of relevant changes made to the network ecosystem.
- Liaise with vendors for connectivity and problem resolution.
- Participate with the Network team on-call schedule.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Fortinet, Arista and Cisco equipment.
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
- Familiarity of SD-WAN.
- Proficiency with network security principles and best practices.
- Familiarity of automation tools for system administration tasks.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects from inception to completion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Education and Experience : BS degree in Computer Science / Network Engineering.Or 5+ years experience working on network and security infrastructure.
- Desired relevant certificationsCloud networks; GCP, AWS, AzureFortinet NSE (FCP-NS / FCSS-NS)Cisco CCNA / CCNP, and CompTIA Network+ / Project+ / Security+.
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most : their patients and communities.
Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid / Medicare payers.
We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values : honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus;
best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
WAYSTAR PERKS
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays including 2 personal floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups