Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the overall management and security of the Credit Union network. This includes overseeing the development and evaluation of network performance metrics, network security, and the evaluation of current and future business requirements. The Senior Network Engineer directs and controls the design, analysis, planning and implementation of network components. This role is responsible for ensuring the protection of sensitive electronic data confidentiality, integrity and accountability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures that network engineering work is prioritized in alignment organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
• Assists with all current and future projects as they relate to network communication systems. Manages and coordinates system changes, expansions, and upgrades on all network hardware, software and network communications.
• Ensures network systems (routers, switches, etc.) are operating effectively. Identifies and evaluates opportunities to improve network infrastructure.
• Assists with the design, development and implementation of network policies and strategy for network based on business risk.
• Manages the prevention, detection, containment and correction of security breaches with credit union networked information resources.
• Manages multiple 3rd party vendor relationships for support/consulting on technical systems. Fosters effective and professional connections with vendors vital to the operation of communications.
• Executes IT compliance plans and conducts periodic reviews to ensure continued compliance; ensures that network requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle.
• Performs proactive security functions and directs reactive network IP defensive measures to ensure the availability, integrity and confidentiality of credit union networked information resources coordinating with the IT information security team.
• Ensures all network systems are designed in compliance with all applicable security policies.
• Consults with other Credit Union business units or departments regarding their changing business and technical plans to ensure that network solutions are aligned with corporate policies and strategies.
• Covers network administrator job functions when needed in their absence.
• Provides input on the annual budget process for the applicable cost center expenditures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Work Experience: 

• Minimum 10 years of IT networking experience with medium to large network(s) and organizations is required. 
• Strong understanding of modern networking concepts and computer/network security practices and applications is required.
• Advanced knowledge of LAN/WAN networking environments. Prior experience with network security assessment tools and topologies is required. 
• Knowledge and experience of the principles, practices, and methods of network administration and maintenance, including configuration, operation of network systems, performance tuning and techniques for layout and design is required. 
• Basic knowledge of Credit Union products and services, features, and benefits is preferred. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the following is preferred.
• TCP/IP configuration, directory service protocols, routing, firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS systems is preferred.
• Network software and hardware installations and upgrades is preferred.
• Network architectures, network email technologies, topologies and protocols is preferred.
• Internet/Intranet technologies and design concepts and techniques is preferred.
• Performing connectivity testing and network analysis and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Network systems analysis and design is preferred.
• Highly preferred: financial institutions network system architectures, characteristics, and components applicable to LAN/WAN networks, computer platforms/operating environment used at a Credit Union.

Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, security engineering or in a similar area of study is required, OR an equivalent combination of education, relevant work experience, training, or military experience is required. 
• Certification/License: One or more current network certifications (i.e. Network + etc.) is required. 

Other skills required: 

• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present reports/proposals to management.   
• Demonstrates dedication to appropriate uses of network technology.   
• Exhibits exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers/analyzes information skillfully.
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations effectively.   
• Able to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.   
• Possesses good organizational and time management skills, including the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.   
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work during non-business hours as necessary.