
Network AND Telecommunications Engineer, ON-SITE, Information Technology, Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · San Rafael, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $169,080 / year
- San Rafael, CA
Job highlights
- Engineer voice and network systems at MarinHealth.
- Support Cisco Unified Communications platforms extensively.
- Design and maintain secure network infrastructure.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for network issues.
- Collaborate cross-functionally for user experience.
About the role
About MarinHealth
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.
Job Description Summary
The Network and Telecommunications Engineer is a hands-on technical specialist responsible for the administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of enterprise voice and network systems across MarinHealth. This role leads support of Cisco Unified Communications platforms—including CUCM, Unity (CUC), UCCX, CER, CIMP, and Informacast—while also contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a secure, scalable network infrastructure.
Working closely with senior engineers and IT teams, this position supports a complex network environment leveraging Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, and Arista technologies across hospital and clinic locations. Responsibilities include managing enterprise voice services, maintaining paging and local telephony systems, and providing Tier 2/3 support for escalated network and telephony issues.
The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Cisco collaboration tools, network architecture, VLAN segmentation, and routing protocols, as well as physical infrastructure support such as cabling and device installations. This individual also serves as a technical resource and mentor, partners cross-functionally to optimize user experience and clinical workflows, and ensures compliance with healthcare standards.
This is an on-site position based in Greenbrae, California, with participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support operational continuity and service excellence.
Job Specifications
Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
Minimum 7+ years of hands-on networking experience, including close collaboration with systems architects and network administrators.
Minimum 5+ years of experience administering and troubleshooting Cisco Unity, CUCM, UCCX, CER, Cisco phone system management consoles, and attendant consoles.
Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting network administrators with wiring and cabling needs, as well as replacing and troubleshooting physical phone installations.
Experience in healthcare or other regulated environments preferred.
License And Certifications:
Technical certifications preferred (such as CCNA, CISSP, etc.)
Experience
Expertise in Cisco Platforms:
Advanced administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of Cisco Unity, CUCM, UCCX, CER, and attendant consoles.
Enterprise Network Architecture:
Ability to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable network infrastructures, including both physical and logical configurations.
Physical Infrastructure Support:
Skilled in supporting network administrators with wiring and cabling needs, as well as replacing and troubleshooting physical phone installations.
Technical Problem Solving:
Proven capability to serve as a technical resource for escalated service desk tickets, providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for complex network and telephony issues.
Collaboration and Communication:
Ability to work closely with IT operations, systems engineers, and clinic staff to optimize user experience, uphold security standards, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Leadership and Mentorship:
Experience leading and mentoring technical support team members, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Commitment to Service Excellence:
Dedicated to upholding organizational standards for patient privacy, safety, and service in all technical operations.
Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
Duties And Responsibilities
Essential (Not Modifiable)
- Administer, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise voice and network systems, with a strong focus on Cisco platforms (Unity, CUCM, UCCX, CER) and attendant consoles.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable network infrastructures, including both physical and logical configurations.
- Provide direct support to network administrators for wiring and cabling needs, including replacement and troubleshooting of physical phone installations.
- Serve as a technical resource for escalated service desk tickets, offering Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for complex network and telephony issues.
- Collaborate closely with IT operations, systems engineers, and clinic staff to optimize user experience, uphold security standards, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Lead and mentor technical support team members, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of service delivery.
- Uphold organizational standards for patient privacy, safety, and service.
- Take part in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
- All other duties as assigned.
Accommodation
Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.
C.A.R.E.S. Standards
MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.
Health & Immunizations
To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
Compensation
The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
Equal Employment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Key skills/competency
Network and Telecommunications Engineer at MarinHealth, Cisco Unified Communications, CUCM, Unity (CUC), UCCX, CER, CIMP, Informacast, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, Arista, network infrastructure, IP telephony, network security, Tier 2/3 support, HIPAA compliance.
Skills & topics
- Network Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Cisco Unified Communications
- CUCM
- Network Administration
- Telephony Systems
- IT Support
- Healthcare IT
- Network Security
- Routing Protocols
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of networking and 5+ years of Cisco collaboration tools experience.
- Showcase healthcare experience: Emphasize any background in regulated environments or HIPAA compliance.
- Obtain certifications: Pursue relevant technical certifications like CCNA or CISSP to stand out.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss Cisco platforms, network architecture, and problem-solving scenarios.
- Research MarinHealth: Understand their C.A.R.E.S. standards and commitment to patient care.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Network and Telecommunications Engineer at MarinHealth?
- The Network and Telecommunications Engineer at MarinHealth is responsible for administering, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise voice and network systems, with a strong focus on Cisco platforms like CUCM and Unity. This includes designing and maintaining secure network infrastructure, providing Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues, and collaborating with IT teams to optimize user experience and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- What specific Cisco technologies will I be working with as a Network and Telecommunications Engineer at MarinHealth?
- As a Network and Telecommunications Engineer at MarinHealth, you will work extensively with Cisco Unified Communications platforms, including CUCM, Unity (CUC), UCCX, CER, CIMP, and Informacast. You will also support network infrastructure leveraging Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ISR technologies.
- Is this Network and Telecommunications Engineer position remote or on-site at MarinHealth?
- This Network and Telecommunications Engineer position is an on-site role based in Greenbrae, California. It also requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation to ensure operational continuity and service excellence.
- What level of technical experience is required for the Network and Telecommunications Engineer role at MarinHealth?
- MarinHealth requires a minimum of 7+ years of hands-on networking experience and at least 5+ years of experience administering and troubleshooting specific Cisco collaboration tools (CUCM, UCCX, CER, Unity) and managing physical phone installations.
- Does MarinHealth prefer candidates with specific certifications for the Network and Telecommunications Engineer position?
- While not strictly required, MarinHealth prefers candidates with technical certifications such as CCNA or CISSP for the Network and Telecommunications Engineer role. These certifications can help demonstrate a strong foundation in networking and security principles.
- How does MarinHealth handle patient privacy for its Network and Telecommunications Engineers?
- MarinHealth emphasizes strict adherence to patient privacy (HIPAA Compliance). Employees in this position will have access to protected health information and must handle it responsibly, ensuring all technical operations align with patient privacy, safety, and service standards.