ECCO Select is a talent acquisition and consulting company specializing in people, process and technology solutions. We provide the talent behind the technology enabling our clients to achieve their goals. For more information about ECCO Select, visit us at www.eccoselect.com.
Position Title: Network Assurance Consultant
Location Information
Travel / Remote (Up to 50% travel required; must manage own travel and expenses)
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive network infrastructure assessments to determine readiness for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) deployment across federal medical facilities.
- Analyze LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure and document changes required for successful EHRM implementation.
- Perform detailed site analyses of wiring closets, computer rooms, inter-building wiring, mobile bus sites, and all forward-deployed hardware locations.
- Assess computer room specifications, including power, cooling, space, network/power connections, and requirements for both main and remote sites.
- Evaluate network capacity: establish baselines, identify required upgrades, and forecast future needs to support new systems.
- Develop and provide detailed documentation including network configuration specifications, performance metrics, security/compliance status, and wireless coverage analysis.
- Deliver comprehensive network readiness assessments and recommendations to support optimal and secure operation of EHRM systems and devices.
- Work collaboratively within a team to coordinate travel and project timelines in accordance with market schedules, with flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.
- Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and procedures, taking an active role in safeguarding company and client assets.
- Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned within the contract scope.
Essential Skills, Experience
- Proven experience in network infrastructure assessment, design, and documentation—specifically in large, multi-site environments.
- Expertise with LAN, WAN, WLAN topologies, cabling, computer room design, and facility-wide networking standards.
- Ability to analyze and document power capacity, cooling, space constraints, and connectivity within computer rooms and data centers.
- Well-versed in identifying network performance metrics, benchmarks, and security/compliance requirements for health IT systems.
- Familiarity with wireless network coverage analysis, capacity planning, and gap identification for hardware deployments.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills, with attention to detail in technical reports and presentations.
- Excellent organizational, coordination, and interpersonal skills—critical for balancing on-site assessments with remote work and managing dynamic travel schedules.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%), including periods of up to three weeks in a month on-site at various facilities, interspersed with remote work.
- Comfortable managing personal travel logistics and submitting timely, accurate expense documentation for reimbursement.
- Commitment to working collaboratively and maintaining excellent communication to ensure smooth project execution and scheduling.
- Strong initiative, adaptability, and a desire for long-term engagement on a multi-year federal project.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience or familiarity with healthcare or federal project environments highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+) are a plus.
ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.