Network Engineer

The Network Engineer will assume, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Design and operation of network infrastructure: Maintain communication links including core network infrastructure and branch networking; architect, operate and document corporate LAN/WAN/SD‑WAN environments and integrate emerging technologies.
• Security administration: Administer network and data security through system controls, routing and filtering devices; implement access‑control lists and firewall rule.
• Technical support and incident management: Provide level 2/3 support for incidents, monitor performance, and troubleshoot complex network issues. Senior roles require troubleshooting protocols such as VLAN, STP, HSRP/VRRP, SD‑WAN, MPLS, OSPF and BGP and performing in‑depth root‑cause analysis.
• Project management: Manage network projects, coordinate with internal staff and vendors, and participate in short‑ and long‑range technology planning for the credit union Support network segmentation, redundancy, and disaster recovery.
• Documentation and architecture: Create and maintain network design packages, update documentation to reflect as‑built configurations, and recommend standards, policies and procedure
• Partner with security teams on firewall and access controls.
• Continuous improvement: Keep abreast of emerging technologies, recommend improvements to enhance network performance and reliability, and participate in the evaluation of new hardware/software.

The successful candidate will possess the following education, knowledge and skillsets:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of network engineering experience in a regulated environment
• Network certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP or equivalent) preferred
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Experience in GLBA and Credit Union Compliance
• Expertise in routers, switches, firewalls and wireless infrastructure, including configuration of VLANs, VRF, STP, QoS and VPNs
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800 series, ISO/IEC 27000 series, and similar standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with IT teams, vendors and business units

Additional Information:

• Hybrid work schedule (Los Angeles / Southern California area)
• Corporate Office (Altadena), Irvine Data Center, and 7 branch locations (Claremont, West Covina, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood, Antelope Valley)
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work during maintenance windows or if production issues arise

We provide competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan (matching contribution=5%, immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement

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