Network Engineer - Onsite, Branchburg, NJ

Financial Resources FCU has been designated one of the Best Places to Work in NJ since 2022! At FRFCU, we are "putting people first" and that starts with our employees! Come see why our team members have voted us for Best Places to Work in NJ for 5 years in a row!

Financial Resources is a not-for-profit federal credit union with locations in Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Union and Hudson Counties. With a history of serving our members for more than 100 years, we have grown to more than $650 million in assets serving more than 29,000 members with 6 public access branches and a team of 100 employees. We are available Nationwide!

Financial Resources Federal Credit Union is looking for a full-time Network Engineer to join our team and make a difference in peoples’ lives! This key role is critical in supporting the SVP, Information Technology in maintaining our network infrastructure. Duties will include high level monitoring, advanced support and maintenance and assisting the Network Administrator in ensuring operational efficiencies with the PC, network structures and cloud infrastructure of the organization. The Network Engineer ensures the network of the Credit Union performs exceptionally and maintains stability and performance standards as outlined by Senior Management.

Financial Resources is a not-for-profit federal credit union with locations in Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Union and Hudson Counties. With a history of serving our members for more than 100 years, we have grown to more than $650 million in assets serving more than 29,000 members with 6 public access branches and a team of 100 employees. We are available Nationwide!

We are looking for someone who exemplifies the following traits:

• Caring and Teamwork
• Initiative and Self-Development
• Ethics and Job Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking and Great Customer Service
• Results Driven and Problem Solving Skills

Some of your essential duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor and maintain the organization's computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), cloud infrastructure, and internet systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues promptly.
• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware.
• Set up and support network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Identify and resolve network connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks, and other problems working with IT professionals and vendors when needed.
• Monitor network performance, analyze network traffic, and optimize system performance on both on-premise and cloud resources.
• Implement network monitoring tools to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Install, configure, debug and maintain software used within the organization within the scope of your job position.
• Identify and implement security procedures. Assist the SVP with developing and documenting Disaster Recovery efforts.
• Supports the credit union efforts to build, deploy and maintain resources on the cloud.
• Own access and identity management on both on-prem and cloud resources. Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of network configurations, protocols, and procedures.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, installations, and configurations.
• Ensure that network hardware and software are up-to-date including; latest patches and updates.
• Provide technical support to end-users for network-related issues.
• Assist in the development and delivery of user training on network-related topics in conjunction with the corporate trainer.
• Interact with other departments as required or directed by Management.
• Researches, procures and deploys hardware/software in support of corporate initiatives.

What we offer to our team members:

• A competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Work/Life Balance Program after 90 days that includes a 4 day work week
• Health, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave Programs
• Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Company provided life insurance and low-cost supplemental insurance plans
• 401K with 100% employer match, up to 6%, after one year and potential for additional profit-sharing contributions
• Paid volunteer days
• Opportunities for career advancement with continuous learning and development
• Tuition reimbursement

We as that you have the following:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in Network Engineering or a related role showing demonstrated expertise beyond standard Network Administration tasks
• Experience with Access & Identity Management on both on-prem and cloud resources.
• Previous experience in monitoring / responding to incidents of on-prem and cloud resources is preferred.
• Good command in PowerShell / bash scripting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in network protocols, routing, switching, windows operating systems, and virtual systems. (VMware/Omnissa/AVD familiarity is a plus.) Previous experience in network administration or a related role is required. Previous experience in Windows / Linux servers would be plus.
• Experience with SDWAN
• Experience with firewall administration, intrusion detection/prevention systems and network security methods/systems.
• Familiarity with VPNs, VLANs, and other network security concepts.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal assistance in order to solve advanced application, system or network problems.
• Willing to learn new technologies and processes.