Network Engineer

The Network Engineer performs a variety of technical and non-technical functions. This position has direct contact with a variety of company employees. Normally receives moderate instructions on routine work, general instructions on new projects or assignments. Makes recommendations in the design of network solutions, in addition to performing operational maintenance on the enterprise network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintaining the daily operations of all network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, access control servers and other related equipment. Monitor and analyze network performance across the organization's LAN, WAN and WLAN.
• Research new and emerging technologies for consideration and adoption into the enterprise environment; assist in the implementation of new technologies and procedures for technology systems.
• Assists in the management and administration of the security and authentication network as well as the remote access network.
• Assists in the evaluation and implementation of networking device upgrades and security related updates.
• Assists in the management and administration of the telecommunications network.
• Provides Tier 2 support for escalated service desk tickets following established protocols and mentorship to Network Engineer I.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience with Enterprise Cisco Catalyst switches; Cisco ISR routers; routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP); TCP/IP; DNS; VLANs; VPNs; QoS; IPSEC; RADIUS; two-factor and single sign-on authentication.
• Experience in the design of Wide/Metro/Local Area Networks (WAN/MAN/LAN), MDFs (Main Distribution Frame) and IDFs (Intermediate Distribution Frame).
• Must possess at least one Associate level certification in Cisco Networking or 3+ years of experience in related Network Engineer position.
• CCNP/CCNA certification; Cisco Unified Call Manager, Cisco ASA/FirePower, Cisco Nexus experience is a definite plus.
• Experience in network migrations consisting of 1000+ nodes is a definite plus.
• Financial Service Industry experience preferred.

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary or pay for this position is $38.32/hr to $57.49/hr. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. A discretionary bonus and/or business line incentive may be provided, in addition to a medical and other benefits, dependent on the position. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.ppbi.com/careers.html

CA (Los Angeles applicants): Applicants are notified that the Company is an insured depository institution subject to the restrictions and requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 CFR 303) ("Section 19"). In accordance with Section 19, the Company will consider an applicant's criminal history after an applicant is made a conditional offer of employment. Qualified applicants with criminal conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Section 19 may prohibit the Company from employing an applicant with criminal conviction(s) for fraud, breach of trust, embezzlement, mishandling of money or any crime of violence may have a direct impact on the job duties as set forth in the job description and such convictions may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Because of the nature of our business, a review of your criminal history is necessary to comply with Section 19 and to avoid substantial risk to our business operations and licensing.

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