• Actively manage and monitor the performance of the Hospital’s data networks to ensure that clinical, administrative, research and other critical applications have quality connectivity to their systems.
• Ensure network availability in a 7×24 hr. environment and that users have full connectivity at all times. Proactively manage the networks to avoid network overloads or reduced performance.
• Maintains the network hardware and software comprising the Hospital’s local and wide area networks.
• Assist in establishing network strategy and industry trends. Evaluate new technologies, consult with vendors, and recommend their use where appropriate.
• Provide high-level expert analysis on network-related issues. Responds to and resolve network difficulties.
• Lead projects in network design, equipment acquisition, and implements new networks. Provides technical guidance and work direction to other analysts or data technicians.
• Develop and maintain network management tools, utilities, and macros.
• Create and maintain network documentation necessary to ensure the efficient operation of Hospital networks.
• Develop network connectivity standards for Hospital’s networks including Security compliance.
• Ensures network conformance internally and externally with affiliate partnership locations.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of data scopes, breakout boxes, and other test equipment required for network management.
• Play a leadership role in the ISD capital budget for network management and network-related components.

To qualify, you must have:

• High School Degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Computer Science or a closely related field
• 2 years of experience

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.