Manager Network Engineering

First PREMIER Bank PREMIER Bankcard; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Wellness program

Volunteer hours

Employee events

Job summary

PREMIER Bankcard in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Network Manager to design, configure, and deploy company data networks, maximizing performance and minimizing downtime. The role oversees diagnosis and resolution of network issues, coordinates access, and researches new technologies to continually improve infrastructure.

The position leads network projects, manages staff, ensures security, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan enhancements.

Qualifications

• Design and deploy network systems to support core infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Ensure robust, secure network infrastructure to meet organizational needs.
• Communicate with teams to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Provide project management for network activities, including upgrades and migrations.
• Create and maintain documentation of the environment and procedures.
• Produce reports outlining findings and solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to plan future enhancements.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff per policy.

Skills

Network design

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Networking technologies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

VPNs

Cloud

Network monitoring

Job description

Job Description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Company: PREMIER Bankcard

Oversee the design, configuration, and deployment of company data networks, ensuring the efficient operation of network systems, maximizing performance, and minimizing downtime. The manager is responsible for diagnosing and resolving network issues, coordinating network access and usage, and researching new technologies to continually improve the network infrastructure.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain network solutions that provide core infrastructure, integrate with services and systems running in virtual, private, and public cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure that the network infrastructure is robust, secure, and capable of supporting the organization's needs.
• Communicate with the team to identify needs, monitor performance, and diagnose and resolve issues with network and systems.
• Provide project management for various network activities, including upgrades, implementations, and migrations, offering technical direction and user support as needed.
• Create, update, and maintain documentation of the environment and operational procedures.
• Create reports and documentation outlining findings and solutions.
• Partners with teams within the organization to resolve issues and work on future enhancements.
• Interviews, hires, and trains new staff. Provides constructive and timely performance reviews. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in designing, configuring, and deploying network systems.
• Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, other departments, and senior management.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and supervise a team of network professionals, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Familiarity with various networking technologies and tools, such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, Cloud, and network monitoring tools.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, or equivalent degree or experience preferred.
• Previous project management experience working on complex and multifaceted implementations preferred.
• Extensive experience in installation, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, supporting, administering, design and planning in LAN/WAN/Cloud environments required.
• Current valid industry certification or any additional industry recognized certifications preferred.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week
• Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
• FREE dental and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plans
• 401(k) – dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
• PREMIER Wellness Program
• Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
• Fun Employee Parties