Network Engineer II

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka•Topeka, KS

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting computer networks for the Bank’s office, data centers, and cloud environments to ensure optimal performance and stable, secure systems.

Requirements

Equivalent to a college degree.
Five or more years of similar or related professional experience.
Strong knowledge of networking including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, switching, routing, wireless.
Proficiency in network diagnostic and monitoring tools.
Familiarity with network security best practices.
Accessible via cell phone during core bank hours, as well as after-hours, as needed, to provide support for normal business operations.
Able to work and travel independently and use general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Cisco certifications highly regarded.
Experience with Cisco ACI highly regarded.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies and methodologies highly regarded.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Plan and design network architectures, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, and other network types.
Configure and install network hardware (like routers, switches, and servers) and software.
Monitor network performance to ensure optimal functionality and uptime.
Proactively identify and address potential issues.
Ensure network security by collaborating with IT Security on firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other protective measures.
Ensure baseline security configurations are implemented and maintained, and vulnerabilities addressed.
Diagnose and resolve network issues to minimize downtime and maintain connectivity.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
Work with other IT professionals to integrate and optimize systems and assist with system administration tasks.