Network Security Engineer

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a hybrid work arrangement, Advanced Radiology Services seeks a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, manage, and maintain the company’s network security and IT infrastructure. This role combines remote work with occasional on-site attendance and requires collaboration with customer hospital IT staff to safeguard data and ensure system uptime. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 per year and requires at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain assigned network security systems with emphasis on uptime and performance in a mission-critical environment.
• Take direction from the Network Security Engineer II.
• Interact with and support other teams and business units from a network security perspective.
• Ensure proper testing is performed during deployment.
• Research and evaluate new technology and approaches, and make recommendations to management.
• Create and clarify technical requirements, system documentation, training materials, and change management documentation.
• Manage SNMP based monitoring solutions (Zabbix preferred), NetBrain, Rancid, and other network tools.
• Collaborate with customer hospital IT staff to implement and support network solutions.
• Monitor systems and infrastructure and analyze trends such as bandwidth usage.
• Deploy and support network solutions in customer hospital data centers.
• Serve as a liaison across the organization to investigate and resolve technology problems.
• Respond to 24-hour on-call emergencies per the rotation schedule.
• Work with users to resolve issues escalated within the Security and Infrastructure Teams.
• Advise management on in-house and industry technology trends.
• Contract with and supervise outside specialists and consultants.
• Remain current on job-specific knowledge and trends through training, conferences, and seminars.
• Document systems and applications.
• Coordinate systems and technology implementation plans with staff and outside vendors.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in managing network security solutions such as firewalls, VPN, and east-west segmentation technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for network security solutions.
• Knowledge of highly available and redundant network solutions using multiple carriers, circuits, and data centers.
• Experience with Remote Site, End user and data center switching and routing environments (Cisco IOS, NX-OS).
• Knowledge of end user and data center backend wireless infrastructure.
• Experience with physical cabling management for copper and fiber as needed.
• Familiarity with company policies and procedures.
• Skilled in network design, implementation, and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to secure network solutions designed to protect sensitive data.
• Ability to manage VPN solutions including troubleshooting end user VPN issues and SD-WAN.
• Problem-solving aptitude and a customer-centric approach to end users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Commitment to supporting the team in a mission-critical environment.
• Professional and positive representation of the team when engaging with clinical staff.

Technologies

• Zabbix
• NetBrain
• Rancid
• Cisco IOS
• NX-OS
• VPN
• SD-WAN
• SNMP
• Firewalls

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What do our employees appreciate most about working for STARS?

• Working from home and the flexibility that comes with remote work in a predominantly remote environment.
• The work is meaningful; radiology plays a crucial role in patient care and community health.
• Benefits remain competitive, with generous 401k and HSA contributions.
• A culture that emphasizes teamwork, transparency, and strong communication despite a largely virtual workforce.