Network Engineer II - Portsmouth NH

About the role

Service Credit Union is seeking a Network Engineer II who will operate as a key member of the IT staff. This position will evaluate, design, and maintain the performance of the enterprise network and IT systems in accordance with current and future business requirements, assuring compliance with all corporate and local policies and procedures. Working with IT management and/or the Network Engineer team, this position will plan, coordinate, deploy, and maintain the IT network infrastructure-related activities of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, installation, and maintenance of the IT network infrastructure, including the LAN/WAN environment, corporate and DR datacenters, and all remote branch locations.
• Monitor LAN/WAN network performance to ensure resource availability and reliability and make recommendations as needed.
• Perform network maintenance and upgrades on both network hardware and software.
• Install and configure various network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and other network appliances.
• Create and maintain network datacenter, branch, and WAN topology diagrams, ensuring they are up to date.
• Participate in weekly on-call rotation with the network/systems team.
• Provide helpdesk support and troubleshooting to resolve network-related issues.
• Perform and maintain backups of all network equipment configurations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Information Systems or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Cisco CCNA certification required.
• Juniper JNCIA or JNCIP preferred.

Skills

• Experience with the following network hardware/software, technologies, and protocols:
  • Cisco 4000 ISR, 1001 ASR series routers
  • Cisco 3850, 4500, 9300, 9400, 9500 series Layer 2/3 switches
  • Cisco Nexus 7000, 9000 series datacenter switches
  • Palo Alto SD-WAN
  • Aruba Access layer switches
  • Juniper Datacenter switches - QFX model level
  • Juniper Apstra network automation tool
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • F5 load balancers
  • Aruba Wireless / ClearPass Policy Manager
• Routing and switching protocols/technologies: EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, HSRP, NHRP, GRE, DMVPN, PAgP, LACP, VTP, CDP, CEF, VLANs, STP, OTV, TACACS, Radius, NetFlow, QoS, 802.1x
• In-depth knowledge of dynamic routing protocols with emphasis on BGP
• Deep understanding of enterprise network & datacenter operations
• Ability to design redundant and scalable network solutions for datacenter, voice, WAN, and LAN networks
• Full understanding of SD-WAN solutions and their deployments
• WAN Technologies: Metro Ethernet, MPLS
• Ability to troubleshoot complex routing and switching issues in both LAN/WAN environments
• Ability to troubleshoot datacenter network connectivity issues
• Experience with enterprise network & datacenter operations
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing

Pay

Compensation range: $109,372 – $136,716 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Junior-level candidates typically start at the lower end of the range, with opportunities for growth as skills develop.

Schedule

This is an on-site position following hybrid requirements of three days on-site and two days remote. Candidates must live within 60 miles of the corporate office located at 3003 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH to be considered for this position.

Benefits

• Great health and dental benefits starting day one
• PTO, long-term disability, and paid holidays
• 401k with 8% company contribution after one year of employment
• Paid leave policy after 12 consecutive months of employment
• Free confidential mental health support program with Talkspace
• Free identity theft protection through IdentityForce
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and career growth opportunities