Senior Network Engineer

TITLE: SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: MANAGER - NETWORK SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: OT - NETWORK SERVICES
JOB CODE: 4226

PAY SCALE: $118,200.00 - $130,000.00 Annually

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for advanced level of administration, support, and design of all systems supporting the network and telephony communication operations of the credit union. The scope of responsibilities includes, but is not limited to, architecture, installation, maintenance, performance optimization, future-planning, documentation, and complex system design for the credit union’s core networks, branch network, ATM network, VOIP network, wireless network, ISP connections, and vendor connections. This job requires extensive knowledge and experience dealing with implementation and issue resolution of Cisco, F5, Akamai, and other network systems and technologies.

TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

• Design, recommend, implement, document, support, and troubleshoot networks providing wired and wireless connectivity at corporate headquarters, multiple data centers, branches, and ATMs.
• Lead in the design, configuration, and maintenance of the Golden 1 network architecture.
• Define and evaluate functional requirements and specifications of network systems.
• Perform complex analysis of network software, hardware, and communication lines.
• Advise and participate in the development of network design, architecture, and configurations and ongoing review of network configurations.
• Implement system enhancements that will improve the reliability of the network, elevate security, and increase network performance.
• Ensure network software and hardware versions, maintenance levels, registration, inventory, and upgrades are to appropriate security and patch levels; monitor, diagnose, configure, and enhance system performance within supported parameters to optimize effectiveness of hardware and software resources.
• Responsible for monitoring, developing, and recommending solutions to network systems potential or occurring security events on servers/network devices.
• Design, recommend, implement, document, support, and troubleshoot remote connectivity options for end-users with appropriate safeguards and AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting).
• Work with internal and external auditors to determine security posture and provide assistance in addressing audit recommendations.
• Remain current in awareness of developing trends, security weaknesses/vulnerabilities, and innovations in networking systems and capabilities.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS:

• Effective oral and written communication skills required to interpret, resolve, and document networking problems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to articulate system methodologies and concepts; communicate effectively in providing technical guidance and expertise to other staff.
• Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate applicable computer hardware, a variety of hand tools and standard office equipment.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:

• INTERNAL: All Credit Union Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, comparable discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum seven years or more experience in Information Technology in the management, configuration, modification, installation, and evaluation of network systems hardware and software (Cisco and F5 technologies desired). Work experience with Network operating systems such as Cisco IOS, NX-OS, F5, and Linux.
• Subject matter expert with Cisco Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Voice Gateways, and Fabric Interconnects.
• Subject matter expert with common networking technologies, including NAT, PAT, DHCP, RADIUS, RSTP, PVST, STP, VLANs, FTP, TFTP, NAC, EIGRP, RIP, DNS, CIDR, ARP, AAA, TACACS, fiber optics, DWDM, VPN, DMVPN, BGP, ACLs, packet capture/analysis, Netflow, WCCP, VoIP, encryption, network segmentation, tunneling, filtering, and other network technologies.
• Subject matter expert with Cisco Data Center equipment, including Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K, and B22 platforms, NX-OS, Virtual Device Contexts, Overlay Transport Virtualization, Virtual Port Channels, Fabric Extender Technology, etc.
• Subject matter expert with multi-homed connections to multiple ISPs, redundant network connections, port-channels, GLBP, HSRP, LACP.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge with a broad spectrum of F5 technologies: Load Balancing, iRules, iApps, Local Traffic Manager, Access Policy Manager, SAML/SSO.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge with SolarWinds products, including Network Performance Manager, Network Configuration Manager, Alert Central, IP Address Manager, Application Performance Monitor, Web Performance Manager, and Web Help Desk.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge with Cisco Wireless infrastructure, including Wireless LAN Controllers, client-based Wireless Access Points, Identity Services Engine, Prime LMS / Network Control System, Mobility Services Engine, CleanAir technology, 802.1x, rouge access point detection, etc.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of VMWare – configuring, using, and troubleshooting virtualized network appliances.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of network security systems and technologies, including Ironport, ASA, Tipping Point, ACS, IPS, IDS, port security, AnyConnect, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and support others in an environment of continuous change.
• CERTIFICATIONS:
• Cisco CCNP, CCDP, or CCSP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting throughout the workday to accomplish tasks.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Lift and carry communications equipment and computer hardware weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Corrected vision in the normal range required to configure, test, and troubleshoot network server hardware and data.
• Hearing within normal range.
• Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate applicable computer hardware, a variety of hand tools and standard office equipment.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.