Senior Lead Network Architect: High-Availability & SD-WAN

First American Bank; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Bank is seeking a Senior Lead Networking Specialist to design, implement, and maintain complex LAN/WAN/SD-WAN and data center networks, with emphasis on scalability and high availability.

The role requires advanced knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto networks, experience with routing protocols, and ability to lead major projects while mentoring junior engineers. Travel to Chicagoland and Wisconsin facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
• Five+ years of IT infrastructure and networking experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto networks.
• Experience with routing protocols: BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
• Experience with WIFI and VOIP QoS policies.
• Willingness to travel to corporate facilities in Chicagoland and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and document networks (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN) and data center environments.
• Lead major network projects to support capacity growth and new technologies.
• Maintain up-to-date standards and security best practices.
• Produce technical documentation and end-user training.
• Provide root-cause analysis and problem resolution for network incidents.
• Collaborate with Information Security and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure compliance with change control and audience communication.
• Travel as required to bank locations.

Job description

First American Bank is seeking a Senior Lead Networking Specialist to design, implement, and maintain complex LAN/WAN/SD-WAN and data center networks, with emphasis on scalability and high availability.

The role requires advanced knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto networks, experience with routing protocols, and ability to lead major projects while mentoring junior engineers. Travel to Chicagoland and Wisconsin facilities is expected.