Network Administrator

Thank you for your interest in joining First Bank. If you’re looking to be part of a team that values integrity, humility, excellence, challenge, and life-long learning, you’ve come to the right place. At First Bank we believe in offering opportunities to help individuals build a long and lasting career, and we are currently seeking a Network Administrator.

The Network Administrator helps the company to fulfill its vision by designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting of all network infrastructure including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless networks. The Network Administrator also provides technical support to end-users, ensuring security measures are in place, collaborating with other IT teams, and helping drive organizational efficiency through technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Network Design and Implementation: Plan, design, implement, maintain and troubleshoot all network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, Wi-Fi networks, routers, switches, firewalls and related equipment.

-Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support to end-users on a wide range of IT issues, including network connectivity problems, hardware and software troubleshooting, and other technology-related concerns.

-Network Security: Implement and maintain security measures to protect the company's network from unauthorized access or malicious activity, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, etc.

-System Administration: Assist with system administration tasks, including user account management, password resets, and basic server maintenance (e.g., patching, backups).

-Technology-Driven Efficiency Initiatives: Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for using technology to improve organizational efficiency and productivity; design, implement and maintain solutions that leverage automation, workflow optimization, data analytics, or other technologies to streamline business processes.

-IT Helpdesk Support: Provide support to end-users on a wide range of IT issues.

-Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of network configurations, security settings, and other relevant information; provide regular reports on network performance and any potential issues.

 -Protects the bank and clients by following company policies and procedures.
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

-Skill Requirements:

·        Problem solving

·        Customer service

·        Detail orientation

·        Critical thinking

·        Complaint resolution

·        Multitasking

·        Task prioritization

·        Driven to meet deadlines

-Knowledge: Knowledge of Linux-based network devices (e.g., routers, switches)

-Work experience: Five years experience in a Network Administrator role; experience with Windows Server operating systems and Active Directory; experience with VMware; experience with SOAP/REST API calls; familiarity with IT helpdesk software and ticketing systems;

-Certifications: CCNA/CCNP or equivalent experience

-Management experience: n/a

-Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

-Motivations: Desire to grow in career

Work Environment

-Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45-4:45, plus a Saturday morning on call rotation from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. (Additional hours may be required for company meetings or training.)

-Travel Requirement: Over-night travel will be infrequent as some off-site training may be required.

-Remote Work: The job role is generally in-person. A personal or work crisis could prompt the role to become temporarily remote. Remote options are based on performance.

-Physical Effort: Because of occasional hardware deployment responsibilities, the employee will stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

-Environmental Conditions: No adverse environmental conditions expected.

-Client Facing Role: No. 

-Culture of Team: Client-focused. Growth-minded. Take results seriously but not ourselves.

The position offers a competitive salary, medical insurance coverage, 401K-retirement plan, and other benefits.

EEO / M /F/ Vet / Disability. First Bank is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, or veteran's status.  Equal access to programs, service, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify human resources.

This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed.  Applications will be considered for vacancies which arise during the 60-day period following submission.  Applicants should complete an updated application if not contacted and/or hired during this 60-day evaluation period.

Replies to all questions will be held in strictest confidence.

In order to be considered for employment, this application must be completed in full.

APPLICANT'S STATEMENT

By submitting an application I agree to the following statement:

(A)         In consideration for the Bank’s review of this application, I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this electronic application.  My cooperation includes authorizing the Bank to conduct a pre-employment drug screen and, when requested by the Bank, a criminal or credit history investigation. 

(B)         As a candidate for employment, I realize that the Bank requires information concerning my past work performance, background, and qualifications.  Much of this information may only be supplied by my prior employers.  In consideration for the Bank evaluating my application, I request that the previous employers referenced in my application provide information to the Bank’s human resource representatives concerning my work performance, my employment relationship, my qualifications, and my conduct while an employee of their organizations.  Recognizing that this information is necessary for the Bank to consider me for employment, I release these prior employers and waive any claims which I may have against those employers for providing this information.

(C)         I understand that my employment, if hired, is not for a definite period and may be terminated with or without cause at my option or the option of the Bank at any time without any previous notice.
(D)         If hired, I will comply with all rules and regulations as set forth in the Bank’s policy manual and other communications distributed to employees. 
(E)         If hired, I understand that I am obligated to advise the Bank if I am subject to or observe sexual harassment, or other forms of prohibited harassment or discrimination.
(F)       The information submitted in my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions, whether intentional or unintentional, are grounds for disqualification from further consideration of employment or dismissal from employment regardless of when the false or misleading information is discovered.
(G)         I hereby acknowledge that I have read the above statement and understand the same.

Salary : $27 - $33