Network Engineer - Northwest Federal Credit Union

The Network Engineer is responsible for installing, administering, and maintaining company networks and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications. This includes ensuring the availability of networking infrastructure and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the network environment. Where applicable, the Network Engineer will assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the network.

Strategy & Planning

• Takes ownership for planning and managing large and complex project tasks
• Formulates network designs and solutions that ensure delivery of project requirements
• Evaluate existing network designs and make recommendations for improving efficiency, resiliency, and availability
• Lead capacity planning and the development of long‐term strategic goals for networking systems
• Develops and delivers presentations to internal audiences
• Work with management to develop strategies for automating manual processes
• Influences others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices

Acquisition & Deployment

• Assist in procurement of network hardware, and software in support of implementation and development efforts
• Support the deployment of workstations, network devices, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems
• Maintain end‐of‐life documentation of network devices to be used during annual budget planning
• Work with Internet Service Providers to acquire and decommission telecommunications circuits

Operational Management

• Implement, and administer existing network hardware and equipment. This includes routers, switches, firewalls and UPS units
• Perform upgrades of existing network devices to ensure operating systems and hardware components are current
• Perform network, server and security audits, review logs for errors and trends, and ensure proper security posture is maintained
• Ensure network connectivity between all corporate offices, vendor facilities and cloud environments
• Optimize network traffic routing/switching and make updates to optimize efficiency
• Establish network connectivity for new branches, corporate offices, and ATM locations
• Monitor IT Service Management Systems and respond to incidents, problems or requests related to network services
• Create and/or maintain network design diagrams and documentation
• Create and/or maintain monitoring and alerting of network services
• Coaches and guides team members with less experience
• Maintain excellent communication with internal and external parties
• Participate in rotational “on‐call” schedules
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other technical related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting all facets of enterprise networks; including LAN/WAN connectivity, Voice Over IP, VPN’s, and network security
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to apply functional knowledge to analyze and resolve complex problems
• Views processes and changes holistically and understands connections and impacts of changes on other processes and functions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external team members
• Ability to review and analyze or interpret data and documentation and to make decisions regarding subsequent actions
• Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance 
   

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.