Senior Network Architect - Data Center & Cloud Lead

Columbia Bank; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,視

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the bank's network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, high-performance connectivity across the organization. The role emphasizes Cisco networks, ACI, SD-WAN, and data center expertise in Irvine, CA.

The candidate will lead a team of Network Engineers, manage datacenter and branch networks, and collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver robust solutions while staying current with evolving network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in CS/IT.
• 10+ years experience supporting Cisco networks.
• Advanced experience with routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).
• Advanced experience with SD-WAN solutions.
• Advanced experience with Meraki switches, APs and MX devices.
• Experience with datacenter gear (Cisco Nexus 7k/5k/2k/9k, ISR, ASR).
• Advanced with testing tools and procedures for data networks.
• Advanced branch/datacenter router, switch, firewall configuration and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage secure scalable network solutions with other teams.
• Support enterprise-level network infrastructure, including datacenter ACI switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Architect and manage datacenter/branch network infrastructure with drawings and diagrams to operational status.
• Provide technical expertise and escalation for network technologies, systems, and services.
• Lead and mentor Network Engineers with technical guidance and support.
• Design and manage Hybrid Cloud infrastructure and 3rd party connections.
• Lead cloud migration projects for smooth application transitions.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to understand network requirements and deliver solutions.
• Establish and manage vendor relationships.
• Coordinate BCP testing of critical network connectivity.
• Maintain compliance with bank regulations and ongoing training.

Skills

Cisco networks

Routing protocols (BGP/EIGRP/OSPF)

SD-WAN

Meraki gear

Cisco ACI

Network automation

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Cisco ACI

Meraki switches/APs/MX

Nexus switches/routers/firewalls

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the bank's network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, high-performance connectivity across the organization. The role emphasizes Cisco networks, ACI, SD-WAN, and data center expertise in Irvine, CA.

The candidate will lead a team of Network Engineers, manage datacenter and branch networks, and collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver robust solutions while staying current with evolving network