Network Engineer

Sammons Financial Group

$61K — $128K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience preferred
  • Minimum 4 years' experience managing computer networks
  • Experience with network diagnostic and monitoring tools preferred
  • Knowledge of network operating systems
  • Understanding of communication and routing protocols
  • Knowledge of coding languages for scripting is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to fulfill project commitments
  • Willingness to collaborate in a geographically-dispersed team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoots voice and data network issues including switches, routers, and firewalls
  • Administers and updates the network environment log
  • Creates and maintains network infrastructure diagrams
  • Monitors network performance and resource usage
  • Sets up and configures network devices using established processes
  • Manages operation and maintenance of the network infrastructure
  • Performs daily operational tasks and ensures scheduled tasks are executed properly
  • Represents Infrastructure and Network Engineering in application development projects

Benefits

  • Participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation
  • Commitment to shared company values: Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect, Integrity
  • Required regular attendance to meet service levels
  • Participation in various initiatives and projects as necessary
Full Job Description
What You Can Expect In This Role

Under general guidance, acquires, installs, maintains and administers the Company's data, voice and wireless network, maintains firewalls and WAN infrastructure environment.
What You'll Do In This Role
• Troubleshoots voice and data network infrastructure problems and associated component problems to include switches, routers, and firewalls. Responds to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to resources on the network.
• Administers the network environment, keeping network information up to date in a network log.
• Creates and maintains network infrastructure and WAN diagrams
• Monitors and manages performance and usage of the network environment and other networked resources.
• Using existing processes and templates, sets up and configures network devices in the existing environment.
• Has primary responsibility for the administration, maintenance, and operation of the network infrastructure.
• Performs daily operational tasks and system reviews to ensure proper execution of scheduled tasks, and resolution of issues and requests.
• Will operate as a representative of Infrastructure and Network Engineering with respect to infrastructure needs and impacts for Application Development projects and Business Initiatives as needed.
• Participates in a 24x7 weekly on-call rotation.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.
What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent training or experience Preferred
  • Minimum 4 years' years' experience managing computer networks Preferred
  • Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools Preferred
  • Knowledge of network operating systems
  • Understanding of communication and routing protocols
  • Knowledge of coding languages for scripting a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on project and task commitments
  • Willingness to work on a geographically-dispersed team
  • Exhibits good interpersonal skills, oral communication, and organizational skills
  • Possesses strong analytical ability and problem solving skills

Other Requirements
• Criminal background check required.

Salary Range Information

USD $61,622.00 - USD $128,378.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

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