Information Technology Network Engineer

Qualstar Credit Union; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

10 federal holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Discounts on consumer loans (1%)

Mortgage loan discounts (0.5%)

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Qualstar Credit Union in Bothell, WA, is seeking an IT Network Engineer to develop and maintain our network infrastructure, ensuring security and reliability aligned with business goals. You will collaborate with IT to plan, implement, and support networking solutions while evaluating emerging technologies.

You will mentor other IT team members, contribute to policy adherence, and uphold high service standards in a regulated financial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in network engineering for a regulated financial institution is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Symitar/Episys and core networking components.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective network solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and advance Qualstar's network infrastructure.
• Ensure network security, reliability, and alignment with business goals.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and lead implementation of solutions.
• Mentor IT team and share knowledge to strengthen capabilities.

Skills

Network engineering

Mentoring/knowledge sharing

Service mindset

WAN technologies

Security best practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Symitar / Episys

VMware ESXi

Citrix VDI

IPSec VPN

Firewalls

VoIP systems

Job description

About Qualstar

Qualstar Credit Union is a growing, well-established, and financially strong not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving our members' financial lives. We are 60,000 members strong, headquartered in Bothell, WA, with 120 employees.

We have a long-standing commitment to valuing our staff at every level, reflected in our strong employee satisfaction scores and people-focused culture. Qualstar has made significant investments in our technology infrastructure, including our data centers, WAN/LAN environment, and information security. We are now looking to strengthen our IT team with someone who brings both the technical skills and service mindset needed to support and maintain our network.

About the Role

As our IT Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining, advancing Qualstar's network infrastructure while ensuring it supports the organization's business goals and technology needs. You'll work with the organization to understand business and technology needs, recommend strategic solutions, and ensure our network environment is secure, reliable, and aligned with our goals. This is a key role that works closely with the IT team to ensure seamless integration of networking solutions with Qualstar's other systems and technologies. You'll also have the opportunity to evaluate emerging networking technologies, participate in feasibility studies, and help lead the development and implementation of solutions that support Qualstar's continued growth.

You'll also serve as a resource and technical mentor to other members of the IT team, sharing knowledge and helping strengthen the team's overall capabilities. Because we're a highly regulated financial institution, you'll be expected to work within established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Just as importantly, you'll bring a strong service mindset to everything you do, while consistently demonstrating Qualstar's core values.

Key Technologies

• Symitar / Episys core banking system VMware ESXi Citrix VDI Next-generation firewalls WAN technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN, and IPSec VPN VoIP / phone system technologies Web-facing and mobile application delivery Microsoft technology stack Multi-site WAN environments Data center technologies

Our Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a technical, strategic, and service-minded professional who enjoys both solving problems today and thinking about how technology can better support the organization tomorrow.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Can configure a switch in the morning and help shape a strategic network technology plan in the afternoon.
• Have broad knowledge base across the full technology stack, from hardware & telephony to next-gen firewalls.
• Enjoy taking ownership and being accountable for an entire network technology ecosystem.
• Have specific and recent hands-on expertise in most of our key technologies.
• Enjoy collaborating with others and can explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Why Join Qualstar?

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an organization that values both its members and its employees:

• Stable & Growing: Join a well-capitalized, financially strong organization with a long history in the community.
• Big Enough to Grow, Small Enough to Connect: With approximately 120 employees, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact while building meaningful relationships across the organization.
• People-Focused Culture: Our employee satisfaction scores consistently reflect a highly engaged and satisfied workforce.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid vacation, sick time, and 10 paid federal holidays, with flexibility for occasional remote work available after establishing yourself in the role.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement Benefits: Generous 401(k) benefits, including employer matching.
• Additional Perks: Employees receive a 1% rate discount on approved consumer loans and a 0.5% discount on mortgage loans, Free parking, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Bothell Headquarters: Our headquarters is surrounded by trails for walking and biking, with a variety of indoor amenities to enjoy.

Qualstar Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.