Network Engineer

Summit Credit Union•Village of Cottage Grove, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Summit Credit Union, we believe reliable, secure connectivity is the backbone of exceptional member experiences. As our Network Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, maintaining, and advancing the enterprise network infrastructure that keeps our organization connected, protected, and performing at its best. If you’re a technically strong problem-solver who thrives in complex environments, enjoys collaborating across teams, and wants your work to have enterprise-wide impact—this could be your next great move.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
5+ years of relevant IT experience in network engineering or infrastructure roles.
Hands-on expertise with modern networking platforms such as Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto.
Strong understanding of core networking and cloud technologies, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, RADIUS, TACACS, BGP, IPsec, GRE, and cloud networking services like AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPNs.
Experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments in relation to networking services.
Working knowledge of automation and infrastructure tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation.
Experience with enterprise network monitoring and alerting tools.
Ability to manage incident, change, and problem tickets aligned with ITIL or similar frameworks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially during high-pressure or outage scenarios.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, or similar.

Responsibilities

Design, Support & Optimize enterprise-wide LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud networking solutions that are secure, scalable, and resilient.
Resolve Complex Issues as the highest-tier escalation point for network-related incidents, minimizing downtime and business disruption.
Secure the Environment through deployment, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual firewalls across hybrid infrastructures.
Plan & Deliver Projects by leading the technical execution, documentation, and validation of network infrastructure initiatives.
Automate for Efficiency by identifying repeatable workflows and leveraging automation and infrastructure-as-code tools.
Monitor & Improve Performance using enterprise monitoring, alerting, and logging platforms to proactively manage network health.
Document with Precision by maintaining accurate network diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
Partner Effectively with vendors and service providers to ensure support continuity, contract compliance, and strategic alignment.