Description
Primary Function: The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing the organization's network infrastructure. This role ensures reliable connectivity, optimal performance, and strong security across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud-connected environments. The Network Systems Engineer works closely with IT teams, vendors, and end users to support business operations and future growth.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, configure, install, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPNs
- Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; troubleshoot and resolve network issues promptly. Escalate issues to IT Management promptly.
- Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, patch management, access controls, segmentation, and intrusion prevention
- Manage LAN/WAN/SDWAN connections and remote site connectivity
- Support cloud and hybrid networking (e.g., Azure/AWS connectivity, VPNs, etc)
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
- Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects
- Ensure network compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices
- Provide network support and assist other IT teams with escalations
- Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams to support enterprise solutions. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with business needs.
- Participate in on-call rotation and support queues as required
- Develop and maintain the Credit Union System's Network procedures and diagrams.
- Assist in planning and participating in executing the yearly disaster recovery test. Document, analyze and review results. Report outcome to appropriate personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned by IT Management.
- Understand and describe the purpose of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti Money Laundering, and Office of Foreign Asset Control policy (OFAC). Identify the BSA Administrator and responsibilities. Complete annual BSA training. Know where to find the BSA policies, procedures, and forms.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the iTHINK Financial Cybersecurity Phishing Standards and Guidelines for the safety and soundness of the Credit Union. Complete on-going training as assigned to stay current with new trends. Know where to find the Cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Requirements
This position can be hybrid remote, but applicant must reside within one of the three Credit Union regions: Atlanta, Treasure Coast, South Florida. Some travel within regions is required.