For The Life You Choose, A Career to Match . Here at Norway Savings Bank, we strive to create a positive, team-based culture that leverages each person's unique gifts and strengths and offers the support to achieve great things. A place where your unique being shines through.
If this sounds exciting to you, we would love to have you on our team. Our IT team is seeking an experienced
Network Engineer II. Stepping into this position you will be responsible for the overall network architecture and administration, ensuring the proper functionality, backup and security of the entire network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) spanning across all bank locations.
You'll participate in and coordinate the installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of all LAN/WAN, remote access infrastructure, and network equipment including routers, switches, servers, operating systems, and software applications.
You'll also have responsibility for the Cisco telephony support systems, physical and virtual meeting room technology, messaging, and call center technology; and will ensure information security protection is functional and up to date (Firewalls, Proxy Servers, Anti-Virus Software, Access Controls, Access Permissions, etc.).
Essential Pieces of the Position:- Ensures all LAN/WAN communications are fully functional and secure.
- Configure and install new and replacement hardware and software to maintain reliable LAN/WAN operations, this includes switches, routers, access points, and firewalls.
- Determine network specifications and design, implement, and plan software/hardware upgrades to the network infrastructure.
- Ensures all configuration files are properly archived and secured in a manner allowing for business continuation during disaster situations.
- Continually practices proper security procedures with respect to internet access, data access, anti-virus protection, user password protection, file system rights and permissions, and intrusion.
- Ensures the health and monitoring of all LAN/WAN systems.
- Respond to Intrusion Detection System and Host Intrusion Detection System alerts and take action when necessary.
- Ensures all systems and hardware are up to date with regard to OS patches and vendor updates.
- Works with other IT personnel and/or vendors in order to seek problem resolution and escalates to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Evaluates, manages and implements vendor contracts and agreements to assure proper requirements and services are provided.
- Designs, evaluates and implements security protocols on the LAN/WAN environment
- Functions also as the Network Administrator.
- Ensures operability of voice and video system including upgrades, configuration and feature implementation.
- Ensures compliance with established information security policies, procedures and regulations.
Our Candidate Must Have:- Bachelor's degree in a technology related field or equivalent.
- 5+ years of related working experience.
- CCNA/CCENT certifications preferred.
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies is required
- Preference will be given to candidates with technological certifications.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Server Networks and Operating Systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Desktop: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Knowledge of Virtualization and SAN
- Security training and/or experience including firewall configurations, proxy servers, Cisco Routers and switches, Wi-Fi, and any other network attached devices.
- Knowledge and experience in Wide Area Networking and Cisco Routing Protocols.
- Excellent troubleshooting, customer service, and communication skills are a must.
- Ability to occasionally travel to branch offices.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
Benefits:- 160 hours of paid time off per year, increasing with longevity
- 56 hours of paid sick time per year, increasing with longevity
- 11 paid holidays
- Top tier full insurance benefits
- 401K with exceptional employer matching and contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employer HSA contributions
- Comprehensive Wellness Program with access to complimentary Heath Coaches, on-site gyms, and monetary incentives for reaching your wellness goals
- A hands-on team that is committed to the growth and success of our employees.
Working Conditions:- Physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards.
- Some physical effort required; normally seated with freedom of movement on a regular basis; handling of light materials and supplies; lifting and moving equipment and crawling under desks to ensure appropriate connections/configuration.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or who become disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
Norway Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)