Networking Engineer

About the role

The Networking Engineer plays a crucial role in implementing, supporting, and maintaining the network infrastructure of Ameris Bank. This position involves deploying and supporting functional networks, configuring and installing various network devices and services, ensuring network security, and troubleshooting network issues.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support functional networks (Cisco ACI, LAN, WLAN, WAN, Virtual Infrastructures)
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
• Assist with supporting and implementation of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware
• Maintain and troubleshoot network performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including service outages and other problems
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations
• Conduct network modeling and analysis to construct a reliable, high-performance integrated network
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability
• Collaborate with executive team members, principals, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals
• Mentor and support junior network administrator/engineering staff
• Communicate with users to address their networking needs and issues

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Networking Engineer (Support, Break/Fix, Automation)
• Solid understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and LAN/WAN routing protocols (e.g., MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
• Familiarity with access control models and network security
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds and Live Action networking tools)
• Understanding of network operating systems (e.g., Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Aruba)
• Understanding of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl) preferred
• Familiarity with network tools; diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis of SolarWinds and Live Action (NetFlow Feeds)
• Industry and work experience: 4 to 8 years of experience within network engineering or related roles such as Network Administration or Networking Analyst
• Hands-On experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in network protocols; TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, and OSPF
• Experience with network security implementing and maintaining security measures to protect data and infrastructure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Professional certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) is highly desirable

Skills

• Proven experience as a Networking Engineer (Support, Break/Fix, Automation)
• Solid understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and LAN/WAN routing protocols (e.g., MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
• Familiarity with access control models and network security
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds and Live Action networking tools)
• Understanding of network operating systems (e.g., Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Aruba)
• Understanding of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl) preferred
• Familiarity with network tools; diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis of SolarWinds and Live Action (NetFlow Feeds)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups