Mission Fed Credit Union · 5 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expMission Federal Credit Union is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing resilient LAN/WAN architectures, implementing and configuring network solutions, and ensuring day-to-day network health and security compliance.
BankingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Design resilient LAN/WAN architectures supporting branches, Headquarters, data centers, and cloud workloads
Develop standards for Cisco Nexus ACI fabrics (tenants, VRFs, EPGs, contracts) and Catalyst/Meraki campus/branch networks
Plan and optimize enterprise Wi Fi (RF site surveys, channel/power planning, roaming, and high density coverage)
Deploy and configure Cisco Nexus/ACI, Catalyst/Meraki switches & APs, and SD WAN as applicable
Implement Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama for centralized policy/management, and Prisma Access for secure remote connectivity
Build standardized network services: routing (OSPF/BGP), switching (VPC/MLAG), QoS, NAT, DHCP, DNS integrations, segmentation (ACLs/ microsegmentation), and VPNs (site to site and remote)
Own day to day network health: monitoring, alerting, performance tuning, and capacity planning
Troubleshoot complex L1–L7 issues across wired/wireless, security policies, and cloud edges; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Maintain network documentation (diagrams, runbooks, inventories, IPAM) and ensure configuration backups along with version control
Collaborate with the Information Security team to implement zero trust principles, least privilege segmentation, and threat prevention
Manage firewall policies, decryption, URL filtering, IPS, GlobalProtect/Prisma Access, and secure Wi Fi (802.1X, EAP TLS)
Support regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., FFIEC, NCUA guidance, GLBA), including logging, retention, and control attestations
Maintains in-depth knowledge of and complies with all Mission Fed, departmental and security policies and procedures as well as federal regulations applicable to the position, including BSA requirements
Completes all required compliance training as assigned
Leverage APIs, Infrastructure as Code, and scripting to streamline deployments and reduce manual effort
Evaluate new technologies; perform POCs and recommend improvements aligned to business and security goals
Contribute to incident response, DR testing, and resiliency exercises
Provide white glove support to internal teams and branch staff; communicate status and impact clearly
Coordinate with vendors/carriers for circuits, hardware RMAs, escalations, and service optimizations
Mentor junior engineers/technicians; share knowledge via training and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field– OR – equivalent experience demonstrating deep technical proficiency and business impact
6+ years in senior IT infrastructure and networking roles within enterprise or financial services environments
Proven track record supporting highly available networks and systems, resilient branch connectivity, and secure remote access
Cisco Nexus ACI (fabric design, tenant/VRF/EPG policies, L3Out, contracts)
Cisco Catalyst/Meraki (campus/branch switching, wireless, SD‑WAN)
Enterprise Wi‑Fi design and operations (RF fundamentals, WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS)
Palo Alto Networks (Panorama policy management, NGFW, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect)
Routing & switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, VPC/MLAG), QoS, multicast
Network monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Meraki Dashboard, DCNM/APIC, Panorama, SNMP/NetFlow/IPFIX)
Technical Depth with Breadth: Strong core networking with the ability to work across servers, virtualization, identity, and cloud edges
Security First Mindset: Practical understanding of zero trust, least privilege, microsegmentation, and regulatory expectations in financial services
Customer Service Orientation: Empathetic, responsive, and proactive—delivering excellent service to internal stakeholders and members
Communication & Collaboration: Clear written/verbal communication; able to translate technical issues into business terms and partner effectively across teams
Problem Solving & Ownership: Analytical troubleshooting, root cause determination, and bias for action with end to end accountability
Automation & Documentation: Comfortable with APIs/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Ansible), and disciplined in maintaining accurate diagrams/runbooks
Adaptability & Learning: Stays current with vendor roadmaps (Cisco, Palo Alto), emerging threats, and best practices; embraces continuous improvement
Project & Time Management: Prioritizes effectively, meets deadlines, and delivers high quality outcomes in a regulated environment
Datacenter Networking: VXLAN/EVPN, load balancing, and private cloud
Identity & NAC: Cisco ISE, RADIUS, EAP‑TLS, certificate management (PKI)
Cloud Networking/Security: Azure/AWS/GCP, SASE/SD‑WAN integrations
Telemetry/Observability: Syslog, SIEM integrations, NPM/APM
Preferred
Preferred Certifications: Cisco: CCNP Enterprise/Data Center, CCIE, Cisco Meraki; Palo Alto Networks: PCNSE, PCCSA; Prisma Access Specialty. Wireless: CWNA/CWNP. Security: CompTIA Security+, CISSP. – OR – equivalent experience demonstrating deep technical proficiency and business impact
Benefits
18 days of PTO in your first year plus 12 holidays a year!
6% 401(k) match
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
Company
Mission Fed Credit Union
Mission Fed has served the financial needs of San Diegans for over 60 years through checking, savings, loans, credit cards and other financial offerings.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Doug Wright
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Robert Miller
Chief Operating Officer
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