Network Engineer

$95,200 - $119,000/Yr

Municipal Credit Union - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Network Engineer at Municipal Credit Union is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient network operations. This role involves installing, configuring, and upgrading network equipment, performing technical analysis, and implementing network-based services and tools. The engineer will also audit network performance, recommend upgrades, and support various network-related projects and issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and maintain network devices, firewalls, and high availability architectures.
• Manage and secure ingress/egress connectivity including IPSEC Tunnels and secure file transfers.
• Monitor and secure network perimeter layers and applications.
• Maintain load balancers, external DNS, and DDoS protection services.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation and diagrams.
• Utilize a ticketing system to track and support users and services.
• Identify and respond to rogue/malicious activities on the network.
• Administer VPN and secure remote access solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers as needed.
• Recommend and perform hardware, software, and network upgrades and installations.
• Assist in resolving complex problems and complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair activities for network and security devices.
• Escalate issues to management as required.
• Provide expert support for LAN/WAN connectivity.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Network Engineer level II capacity.
• Associate Degree or Certificate in Computer Sciences or related technical field, or 5+ years of progressive technical experience.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills and knowledge transfer capabilities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and handle complex issues.
• Familiarity with hardware and software from Fortinet, Cisco, and other network devices.
• Ability to adhere to industry best practices for network security architecture.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills for managing multiple projects and tickets.
• Expertise in Windows Platforms and associated applications.
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies using available resources.
• Experience in disaster recovery development and testing.
• Availability for 24x7 support and ability to work in data centers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Unified Communication Solutions, SIP, and PBX systems.
• Knowledge of SNMP & SIEM products.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• 401K with employer match.
• Flexible paid time off.