Network Engineer

Mercantile Bank - Wyoming, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Wyoming, MI

501-1,000 employees

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About the position

Join Mercantile Bank as a Full Time Network Engineer and play a vital role in shaping our IT infrastructure. This exciting opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology while making a real impact on our operations. You will have the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team and apply your expertise to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of providing top-notch service to internal business units, employees, and customers. Take the next step in your IT career and be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence. As a Network Engineer at Mercantile Bank, you will spearhead the design, implementation, management, and troubleshooting of our network and storage systems. Your expertise in SD-WAN technologies, Cisco Firewalls, Meraki wireless solutions, switch configurations, and SAN solutions such as NetApp will be crucial in ensuring optimal performance, security, and data integrity. Responsibilities include overseeing the network infrastructure, monitoring performance, managing internet circuits, and implementing network security protocols. You will also deploy SD-WAN solutions, configure Cisco Firewalls, oversee Meraki wireless networks, and manage cloud networking solutions in AWS and Azure. Additionally, you will provide technical support for bank applications, collaborate with Information Security Admins, and serve as a primary technical contact for IT projects, making this role both challenging and rewarding. This position is located in Wyoming, MI.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot network and storage systems.
• Oversee the network infrastructure and monitor performance.
• Manage internet circuits and implement network security protocols.
• Deploy SD-WAN solutions and configure Cisco Firewalls.
• Oversee Meraki wireless networks and manage cloud networking solutions in AWS and Azure.
• Provide technical support for bank applications.
• Collaborate with Information Security Admins on security protocols.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for IT projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in IT.
• Proficiency in Windows server operating systems.
• Experience with VMWare and backup systems.
• Knowledge of storage area networks and server hardware.
• Basic Linux knowledge.
• Experience with Cisco networking devices.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience in managing large-scale network and storage deployments.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco Firewalls and Meraki wireless solutions.
• Knowledge of SAN storage systems and cloud network infrastructure in Azure and AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with network and storage monitoring tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA, or Network+.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues.

Benefits

• Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans to choose from.
• Company Paid Life Insurance of 3 times your annual salary.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• 3 weeks' vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and a Giving Day for community work.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Adoption and IVF Assistance.
• Fitness Equipment Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) match at 100% up to the first 5% of your contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 529 College Savings Plans.
• Discounted bank services.
• Legal protection and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exceptional training and development opportunities.