Network Engineer (Hybrid - Columbia, SC)
The Network Engineer ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of network infrastructure by managing operations, implementing solutions, and driving innovation. This role focuses on optimizing performance, supporting cloud migration, and leveraging automation and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.
What You'll Do
Operational Integrity
- Review and resolve tier 1 and 2 network incidents, outages, and service requests in alignment with SLAs and best practices.
- Execute network-related changes and deployments, ensuring compliance with governance and performance standards.
- Develop automation solutions to reduce manual effort and streamline network operations.
- Provide on-call support for critical incidents and ensure timely resolution of outages.
- Monitor and report on KPI metrics to maintain service quality and operational efficiency.
Engineering and Implementation
- Create and maintain documentation for network design, topology, compliance, and operational processes.
- Implement configuration changes and cloud migrations using automation tools and best practices.
- Adhere to governance standards for change management and cloud architecture.
- Execute preventative maintenance and project-related changes with clear communication and rollback plans.
- Share knowledge and train team members on new implementations and technologies.
Architecture and Innovation
- Support adoption of emerging network technologies and architectures aligned with organizational standards.
- Implement secure and compliant solutions for cloud migration and data center modernization.
- Enhance technical expertise through training in cloud platforms, automation, AI, and orchestration tools.
- Collaborate with vendors to align technology strategies with organizational goals.
- Stay current with industry trends and leverage AI and automation to improve network performance.
What You'll Need
- Associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge and experience of AI and scripting/automation tools such as Ansible/CICD, Terraform, etc
- 1-3 years of comparable work experience.
- Preferred certifications: (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Technician & (CCNP) Cisco Certified Network Professional
- Skilled with in LAN/WLAN switching, SD-WAN routing, and network security
- Familiarity with load balancing, converged networks, and cloud environments.
- Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and network monitoring solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in AI and automation.
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community.
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- 1-3 years of comparable work experience
- Strong knowledge and experience with AI and scripting or automation tools such as Ansible, CI/CD, and Terraform
- Knowledge of LAN/WLAN switching, SD-WAN routing, and network security
- Familiarity with load balancing, converged networks, and cloud environments
- Proficiency with automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible and network monitoring solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in AI and automation
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- CCNA certification
- CCNP certification
What We Do
As part of the nationwide Farm Credit system, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has been lending financial and business support to agriculture and rural America for more than a century. As a $40.4 billion company, we are prepared to meet tomorrow with a progressive mindset and a passionate workforce by continually adapting to changes in the technology and business landscape. AgFirst provides wholesale funding, cutting-edge technology and a range of support services to local agricultural and rural lenders in 15 states and Puerto Rico. These lenders provide loans to rural home and land buyers and to agricultural operations of all sizes. Our cooperative business model ensures we share our partners’ values, goals and vision for the future. Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds to advance our mission of serving agriculture and rural America – to Impact More every day. We place a premium on our employees’ unique skills and perspectives and invest in them by offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, flexible work schedules, leadership development opportunities, a corporate incentive plan and more.
