**Overview** Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At **Hackensack Meridian** **_Health_** we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The **IT Network Engineer I** provides functional and empirical analysis related to the installation and implementation of the network infrastructure. Performs installation and maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software. Works with end users, Team Members and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues. May employ tools to achieve high availability and efficient utilization of LAN/WAN. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Performs work under supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, but refers more complex issues to higher-level Team Members. **Responsibilities** A day in the life of a **IT Network Engineer I** at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: + Follows direction to perform maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software. + Follow directions on how to conduct research and evaluate network technology. + Works with end users, Team Members and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues. + Installs, supports and tests Local and Wide Area Networks. + Supports Infrastructure including: switches, routers, wireless, and firewalls. + May administer end-user training to achieve efficient utilization of LAN/WAN. + Responds to and resolves help desk tickets. + Participates in project management activities as assigned. + Participates in Network Team On-Call program. + Adheres to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior. **Qualifications** **Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:** + Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems management, information systems, or a related field, and/or applicable technical certificate and/or equivalent related experience. + Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. + Beginning to working knowledge of current and emerging networking technologies including but not limited to TCP/IP networking and LAN/WAN technologies. + Strong oral and written communication skills. **Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:** + One or more years' of prior experience in IT related discipline. + Healthcare experience. **Licenses and Certifications Preferred:** + Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). + Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! **Job ID** _2025-160985_ **Department** _DTS-Infrastructure, Syst Eng_ **Site** _HMH Hospitals Corporation_ **Job Location** _US-NJ-Edison_ **Position Type** _Full Time with Benefits_ **Standard Hours Per Week** _40_ **Shift** _Day_ **Shift Hours** _Varies_ **Weekend Work** _Weekends as Needed_ **On Call Work** _On-Call Commitment Required_ **Holiday Work** _As Needed_