Stellar Bank
Senior Network Administrator- West Belt
Stellar Bank, Houston, TX
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The Senior Network Administrator role is responsible for maintaining the Bank's Network and Telecommunications infrastructure, which includes the routers, switches, and firewalls, with supporting responsibility of phone systems, voicemail and communications (call) manager. This role participants in disaster discussions and scenario testing to scrutinize recovery methods and look for improvements. This role performs, as needed, physical equipment installation, removal, upgrades, and performance monitoring. This role collaborates with the Information Security Team in the overall secure administration of these systems. This role will assist in developing and implementing architecture strategies to accommodate current and future organizational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SECONDARY DUTIES
The position performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position is not responsible for the supervision of staff.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
These specifications are guidelines based on the minimum experience required to perform the essential functions of the job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines:
Stellar Benefits:
We believe that empowering people goes far beyond the workplace. That's why we've designed our benefits to help foster your health and prosperity, so you can best support yourself, your loved ones and your communities
What it Means to Be Stellar:
Stellar Bank came to be in 2023, when Allegiance Bank and CommunityBank of Texas joined forces. What emerged was a financial institution like no other. Stellar bankers set the standard for responsive, relationship-based community banking. We have the resources, dedication and personal focus to out-bank the big banks and out-service the small banks. Our customers see us as a vital part of the team. We are their financial experts who go above and beyond to help them form a plan and get it done
Join Stellar Bank and, yes, you'll be providing outstanding banking. But you'll be achieving something much greater. At Stellar, we empower people to thrive. This is our purpose. This would be your purpose. Here you'd be part of a supportive culture where relationships bond, individuals grow, communities prosper and careers flourish. You can make a difference at Stellar - for yourself and for everyone around you.
Stellar Bank does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations and ordinances.
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The Senior Network Administrator role is responsible for maintaining the Bank's Network and Telecommunications infrastructure, which includes the routers, switches, and firewalls, with supporting responsibility of phone systems, voicemail and communications (call) manager. This role participants in disaster discussions and scenario testing to scrutinize recovery methods and look for improvements. This role performs, as needed, physical equipment installation, removal, upgrades, and performance monitoring. This role collaborates with the Information Security Team in the overall secure administration of these systems. This role will assist in developing and implementing architecture strategies to accommodate current and future organizational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Fortinet SD-WAN devices across all banking center locations and establish secure connectivity to bank managed data centers.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams and documentation for SD-WAN deployments.
- Monitor and troubleshoot SD-WAN connectivity and performance issues.
- Implement security features and protocols within the SD-WAN environment, leveraging Fortinet security solutions to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SD-WAN solutions with existing network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPNs.
- Coordinate with third party telecommunication and circuit providers to troubleshoot breakdowns and perform necessary maintenance.
- Conduct testing and validation of SD-WAN configurations to verify functionality, performance, and compatibility with different network environments.
- Responsible for submitting change control requests, providing verbal explanation of potential impacts to the bank's formal Change Advisory Board (CAB), and receiving approvals prior to implementing any changes on the network and telecommunication infrastructure.
- Compliance with any and all BSA/AML/CFT and Sanctions requirements set forth by Bank Policy and Procedure, including but not limited to timely completion of assigned training.
SECONDARY DUTIES
The position performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position is not responsible for the supervision of staff.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
These specifications are guidelines based on the minimum experience required to perform the essential functions of the job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines:
- Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Certification preferred (Fortinet and/or Cisco Certified Professional), or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 6+ years of work experience, with emphasis on Fortinet and Cisco Systems technologies.
- A strong background in network engineering, with proven experience and success with enterprise-level LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN, with a focus on Fortinet SD-WAN technologies.
- Experience with IDF Rack and Stack installations and experience with cabling and cable dressing.
- Comfortable with performing physical equipment installations and doing software upgrades relating to network.
- Proven experience with network security principles, and general network management best practices
- Knowledge of SND (software-defined networking) principles and technologies, including ZTNA.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Valid driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage
- Preferred, but not required:
- Working knowledge of Bank operations.
- Experience with Cisco voice (CUCM, UNITY, and CCX) technologies.
Stellar Benefits:
We believe that empowering people goes far beyond the workplace. That's why we've designed our benefits to help foster your health and prosperity, so you can best support yourself, your loved ones and your communities
- Health Care Coverage, no waiting period
- Dental/Vision
- STD/LTD
- Annual Performance Bonus Eligible
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer days
- Travel Stipend
- Tuition Assistance
- And More
What it Means to Be Stellar:
Stellar Bank came to be in 2023, when Allegiance Bank and CommunityBank of Texas joined forces. What emerged was a financial institution like no other. Stellar bankers set the standard for responsive, relationship-based community banking. We have the resources, dedication and personal focus to out-bank the big banks and out-service the small banks. Our customers see us as a vital part of the team. We are their financial experts who go above and beyond to help them form a plan and get it done
Join Stellar Bank and, yes, you'll be providing outstanding banking. But you'll be achieving something much greater. At Stellar, we empower people to thrive. This is our purpose. This would be your purpose. Here you'd be part of a supportive culture where relationships bond, individuals grow, communities prosper and careers flourish. You can make a difference at Stellar - for yourself and for everyone around you.
Stellar Bank does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations and ordinances.
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