The Challenge:

• The Network Engineer will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and perform development and production activities related to our network and telecommunications system. The Network Engineer will provide support to the Network Administrators and Helpdesk, assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans, and remain current on new products, services, protocols, and standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all network equipment, lead all new implementations and continually maintain software updates.
• Work with credit union staff to determine needs and define system scope and develop cost analysis and develop project plan and assign responsibilities and assure timely completion.
• Assure all aspects of network infrastructures are secure, stable and reliable.
• Ensures network security access and protects against unauthorized access, modifications, or destruction.
• Manage the voice systems for the Credit Union to include all Call Centers.
• Firewall/Network review and monitoring.
• Inventory of all equipment attached to the RFCU network.
• Primary contact for all 3rd party connections and VPN devices.
• Maintain overall Network uptime.
• Review, oversee and/or perform all tasks necessary to assure network projects are developed, tested, assured of quality and implemented in accordance with generally practiced procedures
• Test, configure and install systems and hardware & software; evaluate success of installation
• Documentation of all network devices and data connections.
• Manage vendor relationship with Data and Internet Service providers.
• Train appropriate staff on use of technology and determine what areas of expertise are needed to maintain technical proficiency for upcoming projects.
• Contributes to the team effort.
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, positive attitude, good attendance record and teamwork.
• Maintain level of technical proficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates teamwork by exhibiting the following: contributing to team effort, initiative, dependability, positive attitude, good attendance, tact, and diplomacy.

What You Need To Succeed:

Job Education and Experience Required:

• BS/BA college degree in an information technology discipline. If no degree, 5 years relevant work experience.
• 4 years progressive experience in a large diverse environment

Preferred Education, Certifications & Experience (addition to above):

• MS/MA Information Systems Degree
• CCT Cisco Certified Technician
• CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate

Knowledge and Job Performance Requirements:

• Highly developed critical thinking capability
• Manage, update and document a detailed network
• Ability to develop and manage complex project plans (Project Management)
• Proven effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Manage Network and Voice equipment
• Basic understanding of Microsoft products: Server, Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Desktop and Server OS
• High level of understanding network protocols and routing.
• Familiar with firewalls and network security devices

What You Can Expect:

• We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.