Networking Engineer

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

The Networking Engineer is responsible for implementing, supporting. and maintaining the network infrastructure of the organization. This role involves supporting the network's performance, ensuring its security, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Design and Implementation
Deploy and support functional networks (Cisco ACI, LAN, WLAN, WAN, Virtual Infrastructures).
Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
Assist with supporting and implementation of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including service outages and other problems.
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
Optimization and Documentation
Conduct network modeling and analysis to construct a reliable, high-performance integrated network.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability.
Collaboration and Mentorship
Collaborate with executive team members, principals, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals.
Mentor and support junior network administrator/engineering staff.
Communicate with users to address their networking needs and issues.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Proven experience as a Networking Engineer (Support, Break/Fix, Automation).
Solid understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and LAN/WAN routing protocols (e.g., MPLS, BGP, OSPF).
Familiarity with access control models and network security.
Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds and Live Action networking tools).
Understanding of network operating systems (e.g., Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Aruba).
Understanding of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl) preferred.
Familiarity with network tools; diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis of SolarWinds and Live Action (NetFlow Feeds).
Industry and Work Experience:
4 to 8 years of experience within network engineering or related roles such as Network Administration or Networking Analyst.
Hands-On experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in network protocols; TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, and OSPF.
Experience with network security implementing and maintaining security measures to protect data and infrastructure.
A blend of industry and work experience that will ensure effective management and optimization of the organization's network infrastructure providing maximum performance and security.
Academic:
High School Diploma or GED required
BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Professional certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) is highly desirable.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment

• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

• Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

• 11 Holidays

• Volunteer/Service Day

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Advocacy Program

• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)

• AT&T Employee Discount

• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards

• Employee Referral Incentive

• Education Assistance

• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking

• Free Safe Deposit Box

• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks

• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee

• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment

• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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