Network Technician / Enterprise Communications Engineer (Contract Position)

Enterprise Communications Engineer (Contract Position)

Launch Your Career with One of New York’s Largest Healthcare Organizations

We are seeking an Enterprise Communications Engineer for a contract position with potential for extension or permanent hire. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of New York’s largest healthcare providers and gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise-class network and communications infrastructure within a mission-critical healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate is a motivated technology professional with strong networking fundamentals, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a desire to grow within a large enterprise IT organization.

Position Summary

The Enterprise Communications Engineer provides first-level onsite and remote support for network and communications systems supporting critical healthcare applications and services. This role is responsible for diagnosing, configuring, troubleshooting, documenting, and supporting enterprise communications and networking technologies in a highly available environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote support for network and communications issues affecting enterprise and healthcare applications.
• Perform first-level diagnostics and troubleshooting of network and communication-related incidents.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain:
• Routers
• Switches
• Load Balancers
• Communication Servers
• Other enterprise communications infrastructure
• Install, rack, stack, and cable communications equipment.
• Perform cable testing, tracing, and validation.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration records.
• Coordinate with telecommunications carriers, service providers, and vendors to resolve connectivity and communications issues.
• Support highly available network environments serving clinical and business operations.
• Follow operational procedures, change management practices, and security standards.
• Work independently under general supervision, making sound technical decisions and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting network, telecommunications, or communications infrastructure.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals including:
• TCP/IP
• Routing & Switching
• VLANs
• Wireless Networking
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain clear technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare or other highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, F5, or similar enterprise technologies.
• Experience with VoIP, Unified Communications, or telephony systems.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management platforms.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or equivalent.

Why Apply?

✅ Contract position with potential extension and/or conversion to full-time employment
✅ Opportunity to work for one of New York’s premier healthcare organizations
✅ Gain experience supporting enterprise-scale networking and communications technologies
✅ Exposure to mission-critical infrastructure and healthcare IT environments
✅ Excellent opportunity for early-career engineers looking to grow into advanced networking and infrastructure roles

Why Join Ion Computer Systems
Ion Computer Systems is a trusted IT consulting and solutions provider with deep experience supporting enterprise, healthcare, and mission-critical environments. We pride ourselves on hands-on partnership, technical excellence, and delivering measurable outcomes for our clients. Joining Ion means working alongside skilled professionals on impactful projects while gaining exposure to some of the region’s most complex and visible healthcare initiatives.

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westbury, NY 11590