Sr. Systems Engineer I -Firewall at Columbia Bank

Summary: Monitors and evaluates the overall operation of the local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Ensures optimum performance and utility of these networks.

Job Responsibilities: 

Network Management

• Oversees the management and performance of the corporate network environment
• Primary responsibilities include design, deployment, maintenance and support of the corporate network including firewalls for production and Wi-Fi networks. 
• Provides oversight, including reporting regarding security and utilization of all system access and resources, performs proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure stable and available network performance. 
• Provides troubleshooting guidance and training for Assistant and Staff level Network Engineering staff. 
• Communicates and works with vendors as appropriate for network troubleshooting of complex issues. 
• Ensures all resources are deployed to ensure high levels of availability and optimal performance while adhering to security baseline standards.

Network Vendor Management

• Provides senior level oversight and direction for the support, maintenance, analysis, monitoring and administration of the corporate networking environment both onsite and off-premises. 
• Serves as the primary contact for any managed services partner relationships and escalation point for external and internal support staff for complex issues. 
• Participates in the design and development of enterprise solutions and architectures with the VP, Infrastructure Engineering & Operations and Senior Management.

Project Management

• Leads medium to large sized projects as the technical expert and liaison between internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ensures all existing, planned and/or new technical implementations are in accordance with established standards and industry best practices. 
• Periodically reviews standards documentation for accuracy and ensures adherence to established policy and standards is being followed by networking team.

Network Maintenance 

• Assists the VP, Infrastructure Engineering & Operations, implements new network infrastructure and modifies existing to support the strategic initiatives of the bank and ensure the sustainability of business operations and availability of services. 
• Maintains abreast of technological advances in network systems and equipment. 
• Recommends improvements when appropriate.

Network Security

• Ensures company data and assets are safeguarded by making sure cybersecurity procedures and regulatory guidelines are documented, followed, tested and remediated when appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating, mentoring, developing and elevating privileges of junior network team members as appropriate. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic engineering, or related disciplines;
• Minimum 10 years of professional technology solution engineering or related experience;
• Strong knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancing and security concepts;
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions of network hardware and software to resolve operational issues and restore services;
• Ability to maintain maximum availability of all network components;
• Deep understanding of the TCP/IP protocol family;
• Deep understanding of networking technologies;
• Deep understanding of data communication, data processing, and telecommunications facilities;
• Knowledge of Security principles and familiarity with frameworks;
• Routing and switching experience, including Network Security architecture;
• Excellent analytical, organizational, process improvement and problem-solving skills;
• Planning, design, rollout and support of multi-site, global IP telephony and unified communications systems;
• Experience with installation and configuration of enterprise network and systems infrastructure devices, cabling, and operational best practices;
• Excellent communication skills, both written (documentation / diagrams) and verbal;
• Technical, analytical and interpersonal skills required;
• Ability to travel to Columbia Bank locations and offices within the tristate area as needed.

Preferred:

• Fortinet Certification s NSE 4 or higher;
• Experience with FortiGate, FortiSwitch and FortiManager as well as Cisco and Aruba

Hours: Incumbents in this role, due to the nature of the role, must be available to be “on-call” in the case of emergencies. “On-call” includes being available during unusual normal operating business hours, including weekends

Columbia Bank offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory.
• Bonus programs.
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Bank Holidays.
• Employees may participate in the 401k program.

Schedule:

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home based on business need. 

Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.