Senior Network Engineer- 40hr

Location: Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Company: Connecticut Children's

Job Type: Full-time

Posted: Feb 7, 2026

Application deadline: Apr 12, 2026

Source: ZipRecruiter

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The Senior Network Engineer is fully experienced with an exceptional skill set responsible for the architecture, design and support of the enterprise network infrastructure. The individual successfully works with a team of network engineers and vendors while also collaborating with cybersecurity and other IT team members on testing, integration, and deployment of network systems. The individual serves as a key contributor and advisor to less seasoned engineers and analysts and is a liaison to the Lead Network Engineer. Additionally, the Senior Network Engineer manages the resources under their area of responsibility in order to ensure that the necessary support of new systems is available. Further, the position may include being involved in some limited leadership activities.

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
  • Seven (7) Years minimum in-depth experience performing network engineering (hardware and software), network design, planning and implementing WLANs, LANs, and WANs using the latest technology.
  • Three (3) years of experience in related planning, analysis, configuration, installation, management and coordination work.
  • Ability to handle basic network administration tasks to fulfill backup role if needed.
  • Demonstrated experience working well with customers of varying levels of technical expertise in high pressure situations and complex environments.

License and/or Certification

  • Required Certifications: None
  • Preferred Certifications:
  • CompTIA A+, Network +, Windows, UNIX, Linux
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional or Expert
  • Brocade Certified Network Engineer
  • Extreme Networks Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Policies and procedures related to functional units supported
  • Inter-relationships between functional areas
  • Dynamic and Static Network Routing, AAA, Netflow, QOS, VOIP, WPA-2, IEEE tested standards.
  • Desktop and Server operating systems and standard application TCP ports.
  • Ethernet and WLAN technology, terminology, encryption and standards.
  • Project development life cycle methodologies desired.
  • Cross application/system workflow and data relationships is required.

Skills:

  • Deliver Results, and Model Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong Network Engineering technical skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to easily convey information/data
  • Positive attitude, accountable and responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • Presentation skills
  • Strong communication & follow-up skills
  • Project management

Ability to:

  • Multitask while handling a fast paced environment.
  • Plan, implement and support network designs to support business applications.
  • Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning.
  • Develop close working relationship with systems teams and peers.
  • Develops collaborative working relationships with outside network vendors and contractors/consultants.
  • Responsible for capacity planning, performance reporting, new application design and technical planning for all network needs.
  • Analyze hardware required to meet strategic growth and development objectives related to network and make recommendations.
  • Document network design as well as problems, and resolution for future reference.
  • Strong analytical abilities and professional office experience required. Provide guidance and training to peers.
  • Provide advanced level network administration/maintenance for enterprise VMWare, SAN and Data Centers in multiple locations.
  • Provide advanced level network administration for enterprise video conferencing and VOIP systems.
  • Perform firmware, hardware, OS upgrades, and required patch management.
  • Monitor overall network performance and perform the necessary tuning.
  • Maintain backup copies for all network component configurations.
  • Be actively involved in implementing/testing disaster recovery (DR) process.
  • Regularly test the validity of network redundancy and failover circuit testing.
  • Analyzes and defines systems information requirements and objectives for application and systems enhancements or replacements as it affects networking to ensure performance metrics are achieved.
  • Prepares written documentation of the need for network changes or replacements and coordinates staff and manages multiple projects or large tasks for their implementation
  • Prepares written documentation in support of network enhancements and replacements (hardware/software).
  • Identifies and works collaboratively to resolve internetworking issues between different vendor systems and devices.
  • Develops, implements, documents and validates comprehensive test plans of relevant networking components and related interfaces.
  • Devises and conducts pre- and post-project benchmarking metrics for moderate to complex projects.
  • Participates in the system selection process, including needs assessment, RFP and vendor selection.
  • Performs 3rd level networking support
  • Performs 24/7 on-call support if applicable

Supervisory Duties (if applicable)

None

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