Why UnityPoint Health? 

Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. 
• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. 
• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

What are team member vaccine requirements?  

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis.  New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption. 

Location: Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA 

The Associate Network Engineer’s role is responsible for the setup, configuration, management, testing and implementation of wide area and local area network infrastructure supporting multiple facilities at various sites. Tasks include participation in consulting services, project management, network performance and capacity, configuration management, security, automated monitoring/alerting, disaster recovery, and deployment of established enterprise standards. Assists with the development of operational support documentation for the Network hardware and software to be supported, monitored, and administered by the Operations department. Knowledge of network protocols (IP, OSPF, BGP), equipment (routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, hubs, PC’s, Printers) and topologies (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet) are required. Working knowledge of all hardware and software that supports the enterprise.

The Associate Network Engineer position will provide efficient and effective systems to furnish healthcare providers with the information to deliver top quality health care by working with the Network Engineers, Lead Network Engineers, Network Manager, Director of Technology, Project Managers, and other IT management and staff, and external entities.

What You'll Do: 

• With direction from Lead Network Engineers, participate in the definition, design, test, implementation, and documentation of enterprise wide network solutions and standards which specify the characteristics of the backbone network components and cabling of all participating systems.
• Evaluates and tests new developments in technology in order to recommend to superiors their applicability to the network and how we can use them to improve productivity
• Assist in evaluating user departmental devices/system requests relating to the network to determine appropriate hardware and software specifications.
• Evaluates user departmental devices/system requests which relate to the network to determine appropriate hardware and software specifications.
• Works closely with other department teams to ensure efficient and effective implementation of project solutions
• Contributes to and maintains network operational support documentation to be utilized by the Operations department.
• Provides input into preparation of project plans monitoring own implementation hours and task schedule.
• Works collaboratively with other IT group members to ensure optimal network functionality.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local laws or regulations. Effectively prepares and complies with voluntary accreditation as accepted by the healthcare organizations we serve.
• Provides project status reports on a regular basis for assigned active projects.
• Provides input for network hardware and software recommendations to maintain optimal system performance, maintainability, and security.

What You'll Need: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent educations and work exepreince 
• 2 years of experience in Wide Area and Local Area Network Infratructure design, implementation, and support. 
• Experience with network requirements, design methodology, topolgoies, hardware and software components, management and monitoring systems, secruity systems, file organizations, and capacity planning 
• Healthcare experience preferred