Network Systems Analyst/Engineer

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

Network systems engineer designing secure, scalable infrastructure for Oregon’s public academic health center. Supporting mission-critical networks, automation, security, and data center operations.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timePortland • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $143,871 - $217,860 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-availability infrastructure and network systems, with a strong focus on security best practices and disaster recovery planning. Proficient in automation using Python and REST API, and experienced in managing mission-critical systems in 24x7 environments.

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High-Availability Infrastructure DesignNetwork Architecture ExpertisePython Scripting and AutomationCisco or Juniper Systems ExperienceDisaster Recovery Planning

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Hard Skills

Network Management ToolsTCP/IP and Networking ProtocolsOperating System AdministrationApplication Installation and ConfigurationMonitoring Software ApplicationsDevOps MethodologiesCrash Analysis and TroubleshootingEnterprise Systems AdministrationSecurity ToolsetsChange-Control Processes

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipProject ManagementCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

VMware NSXActive DirectoryLDAPPowerShellWeb InfrastructureNetwork StorageServer ClustersIP TelephonyQoSMPLS

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco CCNAJuniper JNCIAJuniper JNCIS

Industry Keywords

OHSU NetworkData Communications SystemsMonitoring SoftwareDisaster Response Plans24x7 Production EnvironmentsFormal Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesWaterfall MethodologiesUser-Account SecurityFile/Directory Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTCP/IPUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer hardware and software technology platforms supporting OHSU network and data communications systems
Integrate technology platforms into the OHSU environment, including interfaces, management control, and fail-over
Design, implement, and maintain high-availability infrastructure
Design, install, configure, and maintain monitoring software applications
Design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions
Support security solution design, development, engineering, and implementation
Serve as technical leader for complex development projects
Prepare system proposals, design documentation, requirements traceability, and system descriptions
Develop disaster response plans and recovery procedures
Design, architect, and implement data center spaces, infrastructure, and networks
Analyze production systems for performance, utilization, capacity, and optimization opportunities
Automate operational functions using Python, REST API, and DevOps methodologies
Develop patch management processes and apply operating system updates and upgrades
Administer accounts and Active Directory/LDAP environments
Install, configure, monitor, and support operating systems and network infrastructure
Provide Level 3 on-call support for large mission-critical systems in 24x7 production environments
Develop and maintain backup schedules, recovery procedures, scripts, and technical documentation
Support unit, integration, load, performance, system, and migration testing
Coordinate vendors and ITG work units on Network Services projects
Participate in project kick-off, implementation, support, and milestone meetings
Implement security best practices, risk assessments, intrusion prevention/detection, audits, investigations, and mitigation techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field, and three years of progressively responsible IT experience; or approved alternative education/professional certification and seven years of documented professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience independently designing, implementing, and supporting new systems and infrastructure
Experience with formal project management methods such as Waterfall or Agile
Experience supporting large mission-critical systems in 24x7 multiple-production environments
3 years working with Cisco or Juniper systems
Experience with TCP/IP and other networking protocols
Crash analysis and troubleshooting experience
Application installation and configuration experience
Understanding of Microsoft Networks at operating-system, file/directory-security, and user-account levels
Enterprise systems administration experience, including UNIX and Microsoft systems, and scripting
Expert knowledge of network architectures, topologies, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, routing protocols, network management tools, security toolsets, and change-control processes
Working knowledge of VMware NSX, power systems, legacy technology, QoS, MPLS, IP telephony, network storage, server clusters, web infrastructure, and directory services
Experience with Python, REST API, PowerShell, or related scripting/programming languages
Within six months of hire, obtain one or more current industry certifications for active network components, such as Cisco CCNA or Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS
Ability to work on-call, including some weekend and non-standard business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service
Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year
9 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Childcare service discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts to local and national businesses