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What You Can Expect In This Role
Operate under general company and department guidelines and direction to identify the needs for current and future activities within the department. Manage the process necessary to complete defined network projects and provide direction to other members of the Network Engineering Department for completion of assigned tasks. Design and implement the company's network infrastructure, resolve advanced support issues and ensure compliance with network security directives.
What You'll Do In This Role
• Provide direction and oversight to other Network Engineering team members for Network Engineering projects and activities (e.g. network device upgrades, access to internet resources, etc.).
• Perform research, offer proposals and provide direction on defining new standards for technology upgrades and installations.
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and networking initiatives.
• Troubleshoot voice and data network infrastructure problems and associated component problems to include switches, routers and firewalls. Respond to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to available resources.
• Administer the network environment, including maintenance of a current system information network log.
• Create and maintain network infrastructure and WAN diagrams.
• Monitor and manage performance and utilization of the network environment and other networked resources.
• Use existing processes and templates to configure network devices in the existing environment.
• Hold primary responsibility for the administration, maintenance and operation of the network infrastructure.
• Perform daily operational tasks and system reviews to ensure proper execution of scheduled tasks and resolution of issues and requests.
• Operate as a representative of Infrastructure and Network Engineering with respect to infrastructure needs and impacts for Application Development projects and Business Initiatives as needed.
• Participate in a 24x7 weekly on-call rotation.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.
What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent training or experience Preferred
• Minimum 8 years' experience managing computer networks Required
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools Required
• Knowledge of network operating systems
• Knowledge of cloud computing and cloud network architecture
• Expert level capabilities in configuration/deployment and documentation of complex L1/L2/L3 data center leaf/spine topologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VxLAN, L2/L3, VoIP and Video topologies
• Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches
• Understanding of communication and routing protocols
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting a plus
• Demonstrate ability to work on multiple projects and tasks, with the proven ability to deliver on commitments
• Willing to work on a geographically-dispersed team
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills, oral communication, and organizational skills
• Possess strong analytical ability and problem solving skills

Other Requirements
• Criminal background check required.
Salary Range Information
USD $74,301.00 - USD $139,314.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Work-life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work-together shaping our future shared success.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
Additional Information
Sammons Financial Group Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
ADA
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E-Verify
Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies
Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.