Network Engineer

Sammons Financial Group • Sioux Falls, SD

11d

About The Position

Under general guidance, acquires, installs, maintains and administers the Company's data, voice and wireless network, maintains firewalls and WAN infrastructure environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of network operating systems
• Understanding of communication and routing protocols
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on project and task commitments
• Willingness to work on a geographically-dispersed team
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills, oral communication, and organizational skills
• Possesses strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
• Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent training or experience Preferred
• Minimum 4 years' years' experience managing computer networks Preferred
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools Preferred
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting a plus

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots voice and data network infrastructure problems and associated component problems to include switches, routers, and firewalls. Responds to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to resources on the network.
• Administers the network environment, keeping network information up to date in a network log.
• Creates and maintains network infrastructure and WAN diagrams
• Monitors and manages performance and usage of the network environment and other networked resources.
• Using existing processes and templates, sets up and configures network devices in the existing environment.
• Has primary responsibility for the administration, maintenance, and operation of the network infrastructure.
• Performs daily operational tasks and system reviews to ensure proper execution of scheduled tasks, and resolution of issues and requests.
• Will operate as a representative of Infrastructure and Network Engineering with respect to infrastructure needs and impacts for Application Development projects and Business Initiatives as needed.
• Participates in a 24x7 weekly on-call rotation.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

Benefits

• Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
• Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
• Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
• Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees