Senior Network Engineer

Simmons Bank; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to develop, implement, and manage IT systems within the organization. This critical position involves troubleshooting complex issues, leading technology deployments, and ensuring efficiency across the IT infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of technical engineering experience, strong knowledge in networking and cloud computing, and multiple relevant certifications. Join Simmons Bank for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ten plus years of experience as a technical engineer.
• Advanced understanding of networking and cloud computing necessary.
• Multiple certifications in applicable technical applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure IT systems function effectively.
• Design and participate in testing applications or technologies.
• Lead successful deployment of new technologies or system enhancements.

Skills

Technical engineering experience

Networking expertise

Cloud computing

Server architecture

Data management

Office automation tools

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Network Engineer applies engineering principles and practices to develop, implement, and manage IT Systems throughout the Simmons Bank IT Infrastructure. They play a vital role in ensuring that Simmons’ IT systems function effectively and efficiently while meeting the needs of the systems’ end users. They will be responsible for troubleshooting complex technical issues and collaborating across the unit’s areas to integrate, innovate, and drive productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and utilizes existing infrastructure and business processes to improve efficiency.
• Provides troubleshooting and support on applicable applications.
• Exhibits advanced expertise in assigned business or technical application systems.
• Designs and participates in testing for applications or technologies.
• Leads the successful deployment of new technologies and/or enhancements to existing systems.
• Coordinates with other technical and business leaders to achieve desired results.
• Acquires and maintains application expertise through three or more certifications and educational programs.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and trains/mentors level 1 and 2 engineers.
• Complies with bank policies as applicable to this position.
• Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including completion of required compliance training.
• Designs and deploys complex updates to software applications.
• Participates in a leading role on IT related projects as assigned.
• Serves as primary technical liaison with hardware and software partners.
• Leads and/or develops appropriate technical documentation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Ten plus years of experience as a technical engineer or equivalent.
• Skilled in Office automation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Advanced understanding of networking, cloud computing, server architecture, data management, and/or banking business processes.
• Multiple certifications in applicable technical applications preferred.
• Banking certification or experience a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and planning skills with the ability to set priorities.
• General banking knowledge preferred.
• Critical thinking, reading comprehension, systems analysis, communication, decision making, problem solving, and project management skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.