Network Implementation Manager

First Citizens Bank

Full-time - Manager

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

This position involves managing a team of highly technical network engineers focused on new site network configuration and deployment, hardware refresh for End of Life Infrastructure, and wireless network design/implementation. The role requires an expert-level understanding of Cisco routing and switching, enterprise-level wireless network solutions, and complex network troubleshooting. Strong documentation, record-keeping, and auditing skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Project planning
• Task management
• Complex problem resolution
• Technical mentoring
• Excellent communication with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong end user and vendor communication skills
• Articulating solutions and demonstrating business value
• Serving as a technical expert and strategic leader to senior management, associates, and business units
• Ensuring team activities comply with configuration, change controls, and security standards
• Participating in business meetings and special projects to provide insight on end-user needs
• Identifying and holding accountable vendors in support of system updates and maintenance
• Design, consulting and project support (10%)
• Implementation, testing and build out (80%)
• Tier 4 escalation (10%)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Applications development, applications analysis or systems engineering
• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Applications development, applications analysis or systems engineering
• 10 years of experience managing network teams
• Expertise in Cisco Edge Layer 2/3 devices
• Experience with WAN and edge routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF)
• Knowledge of enterprise wireless and SD-WAN
• Experience with multi-carrier circuit management (MPLS, direct internet, broadband, cellular)
• Familiarity with GRE and IPSec Tunneling
• Demonstrated large network deployment project experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time associates (20+ hours)
• Customized offerings designed to support families