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Network Administrator Opportunity at Quality Life Services - Butler

Quality Life Services is seeking a dependable and technically skilled Network Administrator to join our Information Technology team.

If you enjoy solving complex technical issues, supporting critical healthcare operations, and maintaining secure and reliable network systems, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple facilities. In this role, you will help support and maintain the organization's network infrastructure while collaborating closely with IT leadership and facility teams to ensure high-performing and secure technology systems.

This position is ideal for an IT professional with strong networking experience who enjoys both hands-on technical work and supporting end users in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages: Earn a competitive salary with a leading healthcare provider.
• Financial Flexibility: Take control of your finances with flexible payment options, including DailyPay (get your pay instantly!).
• Health Insurance: Enjoy significant employer contributions to health insurance premiums from UPMC.
• Voluntary Benefits: Access a robust voluntary benefits package, including 401K, life insurance, accident insurance, and more.
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO): Take advantage of ample ETO and the opportunity to buy back ETO twice a year.
• Educational Benefits: Explore educational benefits, tuition support, and healthcare scholarship opportunities.
• Support Programs: Benefit from Employee Assistance Programs and Chaplain Services.
• Professional Growth: Embrace professional development and growth opportunities within our dynamic organization.

About Quality Life Services

We are a family owned and operated healthcare network in Western PA. Quality Life Services operates 10 skilled nursing facilities, as well as a Family Home Health and Hospice, Quality Medical Associates, Quality Pharmacy, and Quality Staffing. We have over 40 years of industry-leading experience and offer a wide range of services from skilled nursing, personal care, home health, hospice, as well as our own pharmacy. We see our employees as a part of our family.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Monitor network performance, uptime, and security using network management tools; proactively address issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity problems for clinical and administrative users.
• Support implementation and maintenance of network security protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
• Perform routine system updates, patching, and firmware upgrades.
• Assist with network segmentation and performance optimization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements and organizational security policies.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Travel to facilities as needed to provide on-site technical support and assistance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in network administration or a related IT role.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and subnetting.
• Experience with network hardware such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with firewall configuration and network security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent preferred.

Become a part of the Quality Life Services family and apply today!

ABOUT QLS:At Quality Life Services, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our residents, and our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.