Sr Network Engineer

Sammons Financial Group • West Des Moines, IA

14d

About The Position

Operate under general company and department guidelines and direction to identify the needs for current and future activities within the department. Manage the process necessary to complete defined network projects and provide direction to other members of the Network Engineering Department for completion of assigned tasks. Design and implement the company's network infrastructure, resolve advanced support issues and ensure compliance with network security directives.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience managing computer networks Required
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools Required
• Knowledge of network operating systems
• Knowledge of cloud computing and cloud network architecture
• Expert level capabilities in configuration/deployment and documentation of complex L1/L2/L3 data center leaf/spine topologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VxLAN, L2/L3, VoIP and Video topologies
• Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches
• Understanding of communication and routing protocols
• Demonstrate ability to work on multiple projects and tasks, with the proven ability to deliver on commitments
• Willing to work on a geographically-dispersed team
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills, oral communication, and organizational skills
• Possess 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
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight to other Network Engineering team members for Network Engineering projects and activities (e.g. network device upgrades, access to internet resources, etc.).
• Perform research, offer proposals and provide direction on defining new standards for technology upgrades and installations.
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and networking initiatives.
• Troubleshoot voice and data network infrastructure problems and associated component problems to include switches, routers and firewalls. Respond to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to available resources.
• Administer the network environment, including maintenance of a current system information network log.
• Create and maintain network infrastructure and WAN diagrams.
• Monitor and manage performance and utilization of the network environment and other networked resources.
• Use existing processes and templates to configure network devices in the existing environment.
• Hold primary responsibility for the administration, maintenance and operation of the network infrastructure.
• Perform daily operational tasks and system reviews to ensure proper execution of scheduled tasks and resolution of issues and requests.
• 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.
• Participate 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