Senior Network Engineer

Provident Bank • Woodbridge, NJ

20h

About The Position

How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar bank that continues to grow with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and New York. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do. At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees’ experience.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of the enterprise network infrastructure and provides advanced technical leadership for LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-connected environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of network services. This role partners closely with varies team members, including infrastructure, security, application, and vendors to support business-critical systems and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, wireless, QoS, and network security.
• Experience with software-defined networking and/or SD-WAN technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using packet capture, monitoring, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to design resilient, secure, and scalable network architectures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and executive-level reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certifications preferred.
• Relevant security or cloud networking certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee installation and integration of network hardware and infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, servers, power systems, and structured cabling.
• Operate, maintain, and enhance the enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environment; evaluate and implement new networking technologies and architectures.
• Engineer and support switching, routing, firewall, VPN, TCP/IP, VoIP, and network security solutions.
• Design and support high-bandwidth, low-latency network solutions to meet performance, resiliency, and scalability requirements.
• Lead coordination with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to deliver network projects on schedule and within scope.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical reporting, capacity analysis, and risk assessments to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standards development; perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO), receive Holiday (PTO) and are eligible to participate in the bank’s Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• In addition, the company provides Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance.
• Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available.
• Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level