Network Systems Specialist

Job Summary:
The Network Monitoring Solution Specialist is responsible for coordination and
installation of the company's network based central monitoring and paging
systems using LAN/WAN, WLAN and VLAN topologies in various hospital
environments.
Reporting Relationships:
This job reports to: Manager, Monitoring Systems. Reporting directly (or
indirectly) to this position are the following job titles: Not Applicable.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Plans and implements the installation of networked based systems, including:
* Configuring
* Supporting/troubleshooting system problems
* Coordinating with Masimo, vendors or hospital staff (nursing, doctors, maintenance, IT and biomedical) on the installation of all component items (e.g. brackets, cables, routers, access points, bridges, and switches)
* Provides entire supplied system technical expertise and participates in technical training;
* Assists with product sales and proposals as requested;
* Works with the clinical team to install and test systems;
* Responsible for project installation recommendations and planning, quote recommendation and analysis, wireless site surveys, and WLAN/LAN performance evaluation;
* Has a complete and thorough knowledge of the product and contributes to the development of new concepts, theories and principles to enhance existing and new product design;
* Conducts Biomed/IT training on Masimo systems;
* Works on multifaceted problems that may require new and creative thinking to complete the project;
* Utilizes good judgment within broad policies and practices to complete established goals and maintains flexibility to allow changes;
* Acts in a leadership role as a principal technical customer contact and may interface with all levels of company and customer staff and management;
* Function as an additional resource to the Tech Support team as needed for systems assistance;
* Must be able to and available for frequent domestic and local travel;
* Must be able to and available for occasional international travel;Performs special projects as requested;
* Must be able to lift and carry ‎50 lbs.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Three or more years of Enterprise network experience;
* Extensive knowledge of networking using TCP/IP protocol in an Enterprise environment;
* In depth knowledge of IEEE ‎802.11 wireless standards;
* Experience with wireless site surveys;
* Experience with spectral analysis;
* In depth knowledge of networking terms and concepts;
* Excellent networked systems troubleshooting skills;
* Working knowledge of VPN configurations and use;
* Established self-starter with excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
* Strong 'hands-on' skills, with ability to perform detail-oriented work with high degree of accuracy;
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems;
* Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences;
* Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills;
* Excellent multi-tasking capabilities;
* Demonstrated technical writing ability with good organizational skills;
* Flexible and able to 'change gears' to accomplish goals;
* Must be able to and available for frequent domestic and local travel, sometimes with little notice;
* Must be able to and available for occasional international travel, sometimes with little notice;
* Must be able to lift and carry ‎50 lbs.;
Preferred Qualifications:
* Five or more years of Enterprise network experience;
* Experience with AirMagnet;
* Knowledge of Linux operating systems;
* Understanding of medical terms and concepts;
* Medical or biomedical experience;
Education:
* CCNA or equivalent is preferred.
* CWNA or equivalent is preferred.
Physical requirements/Work Environment
This position primarily works in hospital and hospital-like environments,
including, but not limited to, patient rooms, data centers, etc. It requires
frequent sitting, standing, walking and lifting. Team members must be able to
lift up to ‎50 lbs. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital
devices is required. May stand or sit for extended periods when installing,
configuring, and troubleshooting systems, facilitating meetings or walking in
the facilities. Frequent local and domestic travel is necessary, so the
ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is
required. Occasional international travel is necessary, so the possession of
or ability to obtain a valid passport is required.
The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions
of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for
extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals
with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job described.
Masimo is proud to be an EEOE/, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to Diversity at
the corporate level.