Sr. Network Administrator

Job Description

• Perform highly complex duties at a professional mastery level in the design, development, integration, and administration of the Bank’s networks. 
• Responsible for the design of the Bank's network architecture, including switching, routing, overall network services and network security, and participates in researching technology alternatives and planning for expansion of network capacity to support the Bank. 
• Troubleshoots and resolves the most complex network performance and connectivity problems.
• Designs, conducts site surveys, installs, and maintains wireless access points and associated wireless equipment, devices, and software throughout Bank’s locations; creates and maintains firewalls and authentication servers and encryption methods to wireless access points; creates and maintains wireless domain services to allow wireless roaming; troubleshoots and resolves wireless interference, connectivity, performance, and security problems. 
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves server connectivity and performance issues; administers network standards, including naming conventions and address protocols; monitors, analyzes and manages network traffic and other conditions to achieve optimal performance and uptime; analyzes data to minimize network congestion. 
• Analyzes network capacity and growth requirements and recommends network infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to meet long-term Bank needs.
• Provides technical advice, solutions, and troubleshooting on network infrastructure and connectivity issues to end-users.
• Researches and evaluates hardware and software for compatibility, serviceability, design, and performance; develops specifications and recommends the purchase of network relatedhardware and software.
• Develops prototype systems to test for integration, feasibility, and reliability; conducts cost benefit analyses; participates in the selection of vendors; develops support and training materials for user support staff on new technologies and their integration in the Bank's network infrastructure. 
• Monitors trends and developments in networking and multi-platform communication technologies; consults with vendors and other sources on industry and product direction, functionality, and capabilities. 
• Provides back up support to other members of the network infrastructure team and user support team.
• Performs other network related duties as assigned or requested.
• Develop and document network policies and procedures

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience as a network administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Experience with local area network and wide area network administration and wireless networks.
• Hands-on experience with cisco routers, switches, other network infrastructure devices and FortiGate firewall configurations.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network related projects and issues.
• Proficient, with some guidance, at implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting load balancer configurations.
• Ability to create network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
• Experience with cisco switches and routers is preferred.
• CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP certification a plus