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Your role at Baxter:- Care Communications is a division of Baxter focused on delivering clinical communication, workflow automation, and ground breaking mobile communication strategies to healthcare facilities, Remote Upgrade Engineers are an integral part of the team.
- The Remote Upgrades Engineer performs detailed assessments of existing Baxter Care Communications product installations in order to upgrade products to the latest available software packages. Upgrade assessments require detailed knowledge of software, hardware, network design and topology, network integrations, etc.
Your Team- You'll be reporting to the Remote Services Manager.
- Baxter offers a great benefits package including Healthcare Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
What you'll be doing:- Lead and perform upgrades of Baxter Care Communications products. This primarily entails performing site assessments, upgrading applications on servers and proprietary devices/hardware, configuring system networks, and working with the customer's IT team to understand other variables in their environment to complete upgrades
- Drive detailed technical discussions with internal teams and 3rd party partners regarding complex integrations as needed
- Ensure performance, quality, and reliability is validated post upgrade for all Baxter Care Communications products
- Participate in multi-functional teams to solve and resolve complex issues
- Participate in teams driven toward continuous process improvement
- Candidates should possess strong oral, written communication skills
What you'll bring:- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required or a minimum of 4 years equivalent experience in the software and/or networking fields plus two of the below certifications
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional interpersonal skills as this position consistently partners with R&D, project managers, and customers
Required knowledge in two or more of the following areas to support business needs:
- SQL/Scripting/Reporting Engines/Analytics (SAS Crystal, etc.)
- Networking (TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Security)
- Enterprise level hardware (Server/Client OS, SANS, RAID)
- Middleware (Rhapsody, etc.)
- HL7
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux, Kubernetes
- Wireless - Enterprise level/managed networks
- Preferred Certifications in the following:
- CompTIA Network+, CCNA (or higher),CompTIA Security+, CompTIA, Linux+, CompTIA ITF, CompTIA A+, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or LPI Linux Essentials
- Advanced understanding of Microsoft Windows platforms, SQL, IIS server and other networked systems.
- Advanced understanding of deploying and supporting Linux based platforms (Kubernetes) and associated networked systems.
- Detailed knowledge of common network protocols / architecture (TCP/IP, IP routing, the OSI model, VLAN) and their relevant security issues
- Detailed knowledge of common network protocols/architecture (TCP/IP, IP routing, OSI model, VLAN, etc), client/server networking environments and standard processes, managed switches, VOIP, and network security.
- Knowledge of WiFi wireless technologies with security protocols
- Basic VoIP and/or PBX telephony knowledge and basic configuration experience
- Experience configuring, setting up, and debugging Windows and Linux based systems
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.#LI-AJ1US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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