Engineer IT Infrastructure Operations (Network/Voice)

Bank of Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Honolulu is seeking a Network Systems Specialist to oversee installation, configuration, and support of their network systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience with Cisco network solutions along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting production environments, implementation of system updates, and vendor management. The role requires the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information technology.
• Proficient in configuring Cisco routers and switches.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports production environment and monitors system performance.
• Implements program and system updates in line with policies.
• Develops test plans and conducts system testing.

Skills

Network Operating Systems

Cisco routers

Network Security

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Network performance tools

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager, this position is responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, and production support of Bank of Hawaii’s Network Systems.

Responsibilities

Production Maintenance

• Supports production environment: logs and tracks problems, responds to questions/support requests, and meets established service levels.
• Assesses and communicates impact of user problems. Assigns outstanding problems to appropriate support group/individual, and ensures priorities and deadlines are established.
• Performs regular follow-up according to procedures, and confirms resolution with user prior to closing problem reports.
• Monitors system performance levels, and develops appropriate alerting and reporting processes.
• May lead problem analyses, initiate corrective actions and resolution, and ensure status updates are provided to those impacted in support of the IMSG Service Level Agreements.
• Implements program/system updates and enhancements in accordance with corporate policies and Information Technology (IT) standards.
• Assists in endpoint device updates, and ensures processes are in place so similar updates are applied to underlying infrastructure and associated interfaces.
• Maintains documentation of IT procedures, system configuration standards, maintenance, and upgrades. Maintains knowledge of assigned products and services.
• Follows risk management guidelines and procedures, and ensures compliance with applicable BOH policies.

Implementation

• Implements and maintains systems as specified by a given set of requirements.
• Provides logic, data flows, and diagrams from technical specifications depicting system integration.
• Participates in design and configuration reviews. Ensures systems configuration changes produced individually or by vendors adhere to the Bank’s standards and applicable business requirements.
• Develops and maintains documentation of all technical development and subsequent revisions.
• Maintains and enhances third-party software.
• Plans and executes application and systems installations and upgrades, including security and program configuration and maintenance for business applications and databases in production, development, test, and disaster recovery environments.

Systems Analysis

• Provides systems and/or process analysis and design to meet functional and organizational requirements.
• Provides input and recommends alternative solutions while costing/estimating.
• Incorporates Bank of Hawaii information security policies and procedures into all system designs.
• Incorporates the reuse of existing components within designs where feasible and efficient.
• Supports full systems life cycles which include hardware or software replacement and redesign.

Testing

• Develops test plans, incorporating Corporate Testing Standards and independently performs testing activities.
• Works with business partners and IT teams to identify and define processes for acceptance testing and for reviewing results.
• Participates in design and pre-implementation walk-throughs.
• Works with Business Partners and IT staff members to provide a test environment.
• Ensures that testing results are documented and that testing approvals are received.
• Analyzes problems and ensures resolution.
• Participates in the development of application recovery plans.
• Ensures application recovery plans are reviewed, tested, and documented according to corporate policies.

Vendor Management

• Serves as a primary interface with vendors or other service providers, ensuring maintenance of vendor and Bank relationships.
• Assists in managing vendor to deliver agreed-upon service levels and delivery commitments related to systems performance.
• Addresses issues with vendor performance on production and project delivery. Initiates communication with vendor and, if needed, escalates with vendor management for problem resolution.
• Works with vendor to identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and improved functionality and efficiencies with provided solutions.
• Develops or assists in the development of Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposal (RFPs), and business cases.
• Participates in evaluation of vendor proposals and performance, taking into account corporate strategy and IT architecture standards.
• Participates in contractual negotiations and recommends appropriate changes based on corporate IT standards and support requirements.

Leadership

• Participates in team events and projects.
• Educates users on endpoint devices, and acts as an IT consultant.
• Provides cross training with other team members to maintain effective back up.
• Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new technology. Takes initiative to become educated and knowledgeable on topics that pertain to technology and role.
• Monitors trends and new developments in specific technologies.
• Develops and communicates career goals to management, works with management to develop plan for achieving career objectives.
• Participates in interviews and selection of prospective new staff members.

Business Partnership

• Maintains a positive business relationship with business units and partners.
• Works with business users to understand their needs and to define requirements for new or existing applications and systems.
• Provides technical alternatives and solutions to meet business community requirements.
• Identifies and proposes deliverables required from multiple business groups.
• Understands business processes and business strategy, and provides input to Business Partners in support of those processes/strategies.
• Leads, with direction, project planning sessions with clients, business analysts, and team members.
• Communicates project status and schedules proactively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Level is dependent on years of experience and size/complexity of prior positions held. Minimum of 5 years of work experience in information technology supporting Cisco Network Operating Systems. Project/process management experience.
• Proficiency and expertise with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Design, implementation, and maintenance of local and wide area networks.
• Experienced in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, firewalls, switches, Wi‑Fi, and VoIP devices.
• Experienced in configuring and troubleshooting network security solutions (ISE, VPN, etc.).
• Experience with network load balancing, and virtualization solutions.
• Experience with network performance and management tools.
• Experience with IP management solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative style to include teamwork and team building ability.
• Understanding of contractual agreements.
• Ability to work independently and drive assigned tasks through to completion.
• Understands the discipline of business process management.
• Effective conflict management and negotiating skills.
• A self‑starter with a strong willingness to learn and accept instruction.
• Capacity to take initiative, and ability to accept change and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Willingness to identify problems and come up with creative solutions.
• Willingness to become a ‘subject matter expert’ in multiple support areas.
• Possess critical thinking, analytical ability, and problem solving skills. Able to think and react positively and professionally even in stressful situations.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed and assigned.

As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti‑Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.

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