Western State Bank ยท 10 hours ago
Network Engineer
Western State Bank is seeking a Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting the organization's enterprise network infrastructure. The role includes managing LAN/WAN architecture, Azure cloud connectivity, and ensuring network reliability and performance while maintaining vendor relationships.
Banking
Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain Core and Edge networks across corporate and branch environments
Manage and optimize Enterprise Wireless infrastructure, including access points, and Radius authentication
Configure and maintain core routers and firewalls, including routing, NAT, and access control policies
Ensure configuration versioning and regular backups for all routers, switches, and firewalls
Oversee WAN circuit provisioning, monitoring, and vendor escalation to ensure performance and redundancy
Manage Enterprise SD-WAN systems for efficient branch connectivity and traffic optimization
Design, implement, and maintain Azure network infrastructure, including VNets, subnets, route tables, and Network Security Groups (NSGs)
Configure and support ExpressRoute, site-to-site, or private peering connections between on-prem and Azure environments
Develop routing strategies and segmentation models for hybrid network topologies
Partner with cloud and security teams to optimize Azure Firewall, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway configurations
Document and maintain Azure network diagrams, architecture standards, and routing policies
Serve as the primary owner for all ATM network connectivity, hardware, and vendor coordination
Manage vendor and carrier relationships to ensure ATM network reliability, SLAs, and uptime objectives are met
Continuously monitor ATM network performance, latency, and connectivity health
Verify that ATM communication modules, network routers, and circuits remain fully operational
Coordinate and verify hardware maintenance, firmware upgrades, and configuration changes
Own and manage the CCTV video system, including NVR servers, switches, cameras and connectivity
Act as the primary contact for surveillance vendors, overseeing escalations, service calls, and equipment life cycles
Perform routine video system health checks, ensuring camera functionality, recording status, video quality and storage integrity
Coordinate with physical security teams for deployment planning, upgrades, and maintenance
Administer and troubleshoot DHCP, DNS, and Radius authentication systems
Implement and maintain 802.1X network access control (NAC) across wired and wireless environments, ensuring only authorized devices gain network access
Support secure onboarding for corporate and IoT devices using Radius policies and certificate-based authentication
Manage UPS, PDU, and management systems to ensure power reliability and environmental visibility across network infrastructure
Utilize PRTG Network Monitor for proactive monitoring, performance analysis, and alert response across all infrastructure and cloud resources
Develop and maintain dashboards and alerting systems to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations
Conduct capacity planning and trend analysis to ensure optimal network performance
Educate and instruct system and security engineers on the capabilities of the monitoring systems
Continually evaluate the system and offer suggestions for additional monitoring needs
Maintain comprehensive network diagrams, inventories, and configuration documentation
Champion Change management and ticketing processes for the organization
Ensure compliance with internal IT standards, audit requirements, and industry security frameworks
Participate in disaster recovery testing, documentation, and network resiliency planning
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or administration
Strong hands-on experience with corporate networking technologies (Wireless, switching, SDWAN, routing and firewalls)
Proven experience managing vendor relationships
Proficiency with Azure networking, including VNets, routing, ExpressRoute, NSGs, and hybrid architectures
Experience implementing and managing 802.1X authentication and Radius-based access control
Experience with Praessler PRTG or similar infrastructure monitoring platforms
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Certifications such as Extreme Networks Specialist, Aruba ACMP, Silver Peak SD-WAN Professional, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Experience working in financial institutions or other regulated environments supporting ATMs and video systems
Company
Western State Bank
Founded in 1902, Western State Bank is an employee-owned community bank with close to $2.3 billion in assets.