Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Network Engineer. The Network Engineer is responsible for configuring, monitoring, and optimizing the organization’s local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) infrastructure across all Agency locations in the Los Angeles area. The role is focused on network security management, design, governance, and change management in an Enterprise healthcare organization. This position ensures reliable, secure, and scalable network services, with a particular emphasis on LAN and WAN technologies, Network Access Control, PAN and Juniper network systems, network monitoring solutions such as SolarWinds Orion, and Aruba wireless technology. The Network Engineer coordinates all ISP solutions and configurations across all sites focusing on high-availability and redundancy and plays a key role in safeguarding patient care by ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, while continuously improving network operations to meet the needs of the organization. Key performance indicators for this role are directly tied to network uptime.
Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, with a focus on distributed, Enterprise WAN environments and network access control
• Healthcare organization experience highly preferred.
• Certifications such as CCNA, JNCIP-ENT, PCNSE, or similar are highly desirable.
• Experience working in environments subject to HIPAA compliance.
• Extensive experience in network security management, design, and governance, preferably in healthcare environments.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with ISP solutions including SD-WAN, ELAN, and managed WiFi, PAN, Juniper, and Aruba wireless technologies.
• Experience in managing large, distributed networks across multiple locations, ensuring uptime and reliability.
• Proficient in using network management and monitoring tools, especially SolarWinds Orion.
• Strong experience with network change management processes in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions and managing NAC across an enterprise.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including healthcare providers, vendors, and IT staff.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, troubleshooting techniques, and security best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including after-hours and weekends, for critical network updates and maintenance.

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