Network Administrator - Fargo, ND - Medbridge Healthcare

Seeking qualified Computer Support Specialist for Fargo, ND location **Must be in or near Fargo, ND**

MedBridge Healthcare is seeking experienced Computer Support Specialist to work at our Fargo, ND location. The Network Administrator' plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of an organization's computer networks. The Network Administrator ensures these processes and assigned duties are followed by all of the department according to MedBridge policies & procedures in accordance with states and federal regulations.

 MedBridge is a leading provider of sleep laboratory management services and sleep therapy.

 MedBridge partners with hospitals and physician practices to offer comprehensive fully-integrated services for patient identification, testing, diagnosis, treatment and long-term care management of patients with sleep disorders.

Primary Duties

• Ensuring the smooth operation of computer networks within an organization. This involves monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to optimize network efficiency.
• Implementing and maintaining network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. This includes setting up firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and implementing security policies.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware such as routers, switches, and servers. This also involves managing network protocols and addressing schemes to ensure proper communication between devices.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all systems.
• Providing technical support to end-users for network-related issues. This may involve assisting with network connectivity problems, configuring network settings on devices, and troubleshooting network-related software.
• Implementing backup solutions to ensure data integrity and developing disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime in the event of network failures or data loss.
• Maintaining accurate records of network configurations, upgrades, and maintenance activities. Network administrators often create reports on network performance, security incidents, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assessing current network infrastructure and forecasting future requirements based on business needs. This involves determining bandwidth requirements, upgrading hardware, and expanding network capacity as necessary.
• Ensuring that network software, including operating systems and applications, are up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates to prevent vulnerabilities and improve performance.
• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in networking technology and best practices, and providing training to staff on network usage, security protocols, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Interacting with vendors to procure network equipment and services, negotiate contracts, and coordinate support and maintenance activities.
• Able to travel throughout the company service area on little or no notice. Some travels may require one or many overnights away from the central office. Average travel per month = 1-3 days

Qualifications

1. Associates degree in computer science, or related field (B.S. preferred).
2. 3 or more years experience as a network administrator or similar capacity
3. Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
4. Must be comfortable working in a hybrid office environment
5. Experience in customer service and support for 100+ users, plus 2 satellite offices.
6. Ability to utilize diagnostic tools, service aids, and other product information to resolve equipment failures.
7. Knowledge of Azure Active Directory and Office 365
8. Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco and HP network hardware including switches and firewalls
9. Experience with running CAT 5/6 and fiber cabling and installing new network drops when needed
10. Operational knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and application virtualization; Network and routing protocols; Windows Server and Azure Active Directory; Switch configuration and programming.
11. Intermediate PowerShell experience.
12. Ability to independently install software and hardware on networking equipment and microcomputers.
13. Familiarity with a variety of networking and personal computer software.
14. Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on servers, computers, and peripheral equipment.
15. Ability to communicate information to end users, colleagues, and senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.
16. Ability and desire to work as a member of a team and as a team of one.
17. Basic knowledge of Linux systems and various open-source solutions
18. Experience with Cisco VoIP phone systems
19. Experience handling network security issues (viruses, malware, social engineering)
20. WordPress and basic web design skills (JavaScript, CSS, HTML)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.   The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

2.   The employee is required to use his/her hands to operate office equipment.

3.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde. There may also be incidental skin contact with these substances. Personal protective (PPI) equipment such as gloves and eye protection must be used as appropriate to the task being performed.

OSHA Classification System for Evaluation Potential Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens

            This position will involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids, or infectious materials.

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER: MedBridge Healthcare LLC, and its subsidiaries, are dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran's status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law.

 STATEMENT OF POLICY

MedBridge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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