Ledgent Technology is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer, in partnership with our client in Pembroke Pines, for a 3-month contract-to-hire opportunity. This position offers the possibility of direct hire for highly senior engineers who have demonstrated longevity in their current or recent past roles. The engineer will play a key role in ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the client's modernizing network infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on healthcare-specific technologies.

Design, deploy, and maintain complex LAN, WAN, and WLAN network infrastructure within a healthcare setting, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations when needed.

Lead network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations, particularly focusing on ensuring the security and integrity the organizations EHR Systems

Experience with tools like SolarWinds, Wireshark, or similar network monitoring tools is a bonus

Explain highly technical IT infrastructure concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including healthcare professionals in a patient care environment

Lead new projects that may include the rollout of new telehealth systems, upgrades to PACS

Provide support and mentorship to junior staff and other departments when needed

Knowledge of Ubiquiti Hardware, including Unifi, EdgeMAX, and AmpliFi

Expertise with HL7 interfaces, VPNs for remote diagnostics, as well as other healthcare related technologies

Strong background in virtualization. Deep working knowledge of VMware or Hyper-V, and how they intersect with network infrastructure in a healthcare environment

4+ years of AWS or Azure experience, to support the hybrid cloud infrastructures currently in practice

CISSP Certification is a strong bonus and will be given thoughtful consideration. Experience with NIST will also be given preferential consideration

This is a 90-day contract opportunity with the potential to be converted into a permanent position.

The role may involve occasional evening or weekend work to resolve network issues or complete upgrades. You will also be within the on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Comprehensive Benefits Package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.