Network Engineer

Country Bank for Savings•Ware, MA

5d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Network Engineer! This position oversees the entire network system ensuring optimum up-time through problem solving, delegation, communication, and analysis. This role guides in road mapping responsible technology and ensures optimum investment during future planning, as well as monitors security and vulnerability of the network and firewall environments and provides consulting for complex IT solutions. The hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000. Starting pay determined based on candidate’s qualifications and experience. This position is Full Time, 40 hours weekly.

Requirements

Ability to work independently, interpreting ideas and facts, while also analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws and/or regulations.
Strong customer service and written communication skills.
Exceptional verbal aptitude.
Ability to meet deadlines, while also recognizing or resolving any issues and/or concerns and troubleshooting.
Ability to work closely with IT architecture and the business to find optimum solutions.
Ability to communicate and effectively translate technical details and ideas to various individuals, including non-technical personnel.
Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge of networking, programming with Cisco, scripting, and can demonstrate the ability to learn new complex Network systems.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and core protocols (e.g. DNS & DHCP), Cisco IOS familiarity, Linux/Unix familiarity, Routing & Switching (EIGRP & BGP), Security technologies (VPN, Network Access Control, ACLs, and application proxies), General network monitoring knowledge (SNMP & NetFlow), and QoS is required.
An Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
Three years of network design and complex solution implementation experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cato SASE, Palo Alto firewalls is preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field is preferred.
Cisco or other network certifications are also preferred.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the business, IT architecture and management to implement complex solutions.
Establishes and ensures network performance baselines by identifying, communicating and remediating anomalies.
Responds to firewall and network change requests and maintains documentation to satisfy audit needs.
Maintains documented processes and procedures for managed systems.
Performs ongoing infrastructure analysis to identify opportunities to improve reliability, redundancy, and performance.
Identifies and remediates security gaps and vulnerabilities in network devices and architecture.
Troubleshoots and resolves outages and service degradation in the shortest possible timeframe. Provides assistance with any IT support calls.
Provides recommendations for design, strategy and budget planning where designated as the subject matter expert.
Stays abreast of best practices, trends, and current events within the networking industry.
Responsible for building long-lasting relationships with customers, community and colleagues through the embodiment of our Core Values: Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence and Prosperity.
Other job duties, as assigned.