Network Engineer II

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.Maintains and monitors the performance of all aspects of the network infrastructure. Provides cross platform connectivity solutions and ongoing network security management. Administer and manage the operations of computer systems related to servers, virtualization, storage, network, and support software infrastructure for the Bank. The primary focus for this position is on the efficiency, stability, and resiliency of the Bank's technical infrastructure. This position requires strong problem-solving, analytical, and communications skills, in addition to technical knowledge of systems and network hardware and software.Accountabilities:Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:

• Support existing applications and projects by responding to incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Operate in accordance with the Bank's control processes, and follow IT guidelines.
• Install operating system software, patches, and upgrades.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues, involving third-party vendor support as needed for quick resolution of problems. This may include some evening or weekend work.
• Configure, optimize, fine-tune, and monitor operating system software, servers, storage, virtualization software, and network devices.
• Manage integration of cloud application and infrastructure services into existing IT systems.
• Ensure infrastructure and cloud services align to IT roadmaps; understand and convey potential impact to Bank services and architecture.
• Perform system backups and recovery.
• Secure systems to meet corporate standards and best practices.
• Perform high-level root cause analysis for service interruption recovery and create preventative measures.
• Maintain disaster recovery processes and procedures.
• Maintain infrastructure configuration, documentation, processes, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with development of Infrastructure budget and budget initiatives.
• Manage administrative tasks related to the position and comply with Bank policies and procedures.
• Manage departmental internal controls and regulatory issues.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years' experience in a corporate environment with network infrastructure management.
  • Demonstrated experience with Directory Services (e.g. Windows AD, LDAP), operating systems (e.g. UNIX, Windows, Cisco IOS/NX-OS), and internet protocols (e.g. DNS, DHCP, SSL, ISAKMP)
  • Certification as a Certified Cisco Network Administrator or higher is highly desired.
  • Preferred knowledge of network security management with experience in intrusion detection/prevention and vulnerability assessment.Compensation Range:Annual Salary: $85,000.00 - $94,000.00This salary range represents the Bank's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is also eligible to participate in the Bank's annual incentive plan. As part of our competitive Total Rewards package, the Bank offers 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO and a work culture that values work/life balance. Most roles are eligible for our hybrid work schedule of 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week work-from-home. We match 100% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), and provide an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution to your 401(k) at the end of year. More information on our Total Rewards program can be found .At FHLB Des Moines, we celebrate diversity, work to create an inclusive culture and champion equity in all of our policies and practices. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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