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Position Summary
The Senior Network Engineer applies engineering principles and practices to develop, implement, and manage IT Systems throughout the Simmons Bank IT Infrastructure. They play a vital role in ensuring that Simmons’ IT systems function effectively and efficiently while meeting the needs of the systems’ end users. They will be responsible for troubleshooting complex technical issues and collaborate across the unit’s areas to integrate, innovate, and drive productivity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Understands and utilizes existing infrastructure and business processes to improve efficiency.
Provides troubleshooting and support on applicable applications.
Exhibits advanced expertise in assigned business or technical application systems.
Designs and participates in testing for applications or technologies.
Leads the successful deployment of new technologies and/or enhancements to existing systems. Coordinates with other technical and business leaders to achieve desired results.
Acquires and maintains application expertise through three or more certifications and educational programs.
Serves as a subject matter expert and trains/mentors' level 1 and 2 engineers.
Complies with bank policies as applicable to this position.
Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
Designs and deploys complex updates to software applications.
Participates in a leading role on IT related projects as assigned.
Serves as primary technical liaison with hardware and software partners.
Leads and/or develops appropriate technical documentation.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical diagrams, procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.
Ability to write simple-to-business correspondence, routine reports, and procedures.
Ability to effectively speak, respond to questions, and present information to the following: one-on-one /small groups, customers, employees, clients, managers, top management, public groups, board of directors, and the public.
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree or higher preferred
Ten plus years of experience as a technical engineer or equivalent
Computer Skills
Skilled in use of Office automation tools (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
Advanced understanding of networking, cloud computing, server architecture, data management, and/or banking business processes.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Multiple certifications in applicable technical applications preferred
Banking Certification or experience a plus
Other Qualifications (including physical requirements)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem solving, and planning skills with the ability to set priorities.
General banking knowledge preferred.
Other
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Training:
Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Systems Analysis,
Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Project Management
Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.
Skills Required
- Ten plus years of experience as a technical engineer or equivalent
- Associate's degree or higher
- Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, procedure manuals, business correspondence, and regulations
- Ability to write business correspondence, routine reports, and procedures
- Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one, small groups, customers, managers, and executives
- Skilled in use of Office automation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Advanced understanding of networking, cloud computing, server architecture, and data management
- Multiple certifications in applicable technical applications
- Banking certification or banking experience
- Acquire and maintain application expertise through three or more certifications and educational programs
Simmons Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Simmons Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Simmons Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are paired with an HSA that includes company funding. Dedicated care options and access to no‑cost services for covered members strengthen day‑to‑day healthcare support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is complemented by an employee stock purchase plan and profit‑sharing eligibility. Occasional discretionary company contributions further boost long‑term savings potential.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A combined PTO bank and up to ten paid company holidays provide structured time away. Paid leave programs support coverage for key life events.
Simmons Bank Insights
What We Do
We were founded as a community bank. More than 100 years later, we still act like one. For over a century, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be. Simmons Bank has 200 locations and employs 2,800 associates across our six-state footprint
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