Network Engineer

The Network Engineering team is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the bank's network. This includes identifying new technologies to meet business needs, implementing projects, and providing day-to-day support for the network. The team also works closely with other technical teams within the bank to assist in their projects and the troubleshooting of system issues. Their efforts ensure peak performance to avoid business disruptions.

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex network projects for UMB. You will be providing technical leadership for the Network Engineering team, as well as providing a proactive view and proposing and implementing changes to optimize our network performance. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by IT leadership.

This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Technology & Operations Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO.

How you'll spend your time:

• Designing and implementing complex network projects for UMB and its customers, including providing technical leadership for the Network Engineering team.
• Providing a proactive view and proposing and implementing changes to optimize peak performance.
• Responsible for the overall design and performance of the WAN/LAN Data/Voice network.
• Performing and reviewing feasibility studies and evaluating vendor products and services for the network hardware/software.
• Providing assistance, guidance, and training to Network Services and other technical areas.
• Providing design input for the development, implementation, and testing of a disaster recovery plan for the data communications needs.
• Collaborating with the Network Support team to facilitate the turnover of equipment and environments to production.

We're excited to talk with you if you have:

• At least 5 years of network operations experience in a Cisco and Juniper environment, including Cisco Nexus 7k/9k Technologies experience.
• Advanced knowledge in the following areas:
  • TCP/IP and related internet technologies.
  • Supporting network connectivity (LAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP).
  • Cisco and Juniper routers, network switches, routing protocols (OSPF and BGP) and ACI datacenter fabric.
  • Digital communications circuits, data communications routers, CSU/DSU switches and telephony.
  • Network monitoring and management platforms like SevOne, CiscoWorks, and Netscout.

Bonus Points if you have:

• A Cisco or Juniper certification at the Associate (JNCIA, CCNA) or Professional (JNCIS, CCNP) level.
• Experience in any of the following areas:
  • SD-WAN deployments
  • Python utilized for automation
  • WiFi technology
  • Network monitoring and management platforms (i.e. Cisco Identity Services Engine, SNMP/Netflow-based monitoring tools)
• Understanding of F5 Big-IP LTM and GTM load balancing platforms.
• Banking/financial services industry experience.

Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation Range:
$69,230.00 - $149,000.00

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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