Network Engineer — Cisco, SD-WAN & Security

LAFCU; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

LAFCU is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain and secure our LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ASA devices. You will manage SD-WAN, SASE, and Webex telephony, while supporting IT staff, vendors, and project teams.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Travel between LAFCU locations may be required, with after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of similar or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or formal industry-recognized certifications considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, and SASE technologies.
• Knowledge of operating systems, hardware, software, and Active Directory environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and take projects from planning through completion.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information and present recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience collaborating with vendors, consultants, and internal partners.
• Experience developing technical plans and preparing audit and penetration test reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAFCU’s LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ASA routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Manage SD-WAN and SASE environments to support reliable connectivity and network security.
• Monitor and support Cisco Webex telephony and contact center systems, partnering with consultants on changes, upgrades, and improvements.
• Resolve network and connectivity issues, assist with escalated Helpdesk requests, and document work through the ticketing system.
• Assist with Active Directory administration and related infrastructure support.
• Evaluate network performance, architecture, and configurations; recommend improvements that support evolving business needs and industry standards.
• Test, recommend, and implement hardware, software, and IT processes.
• Support disaster recovery planning by assessing network risks, maintaining protective measures and backup power systems, and reviewing network recovery plans annually.
• Serve as a technical resource on organization-wide projects, working closely with the Project Management Office, System Administrators, and other IT team members.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and technology partners to complete projects on time and keep stakeholders informed.
• Maintain technology asset inventories and plan for equipment reaching end of service or end of life.
• Prepare technical documentation, proposals, and reports supporting audits and penetration testing.
• Share knowledge with IT staff and continue developing technical skills through training and certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Firewalls

SD-WAN

SASE

Active Directory

Troubleshooting

Communication

Vendor relations

Audit & Penetration testing reports

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications (Cisco CCNA etc)

Tools

Cisco IOS

Active Directory tools

VPN

Wireshark

Job description

LAFCU is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain and secure our LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ASA devices. You will manage SD-WAN, SASE, and Webex telephony, while supporting IT staff, vendors, and project teams.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Travel between LAFCU locations may be required, with after-hours work as needed.