Kitsap Credit Union

is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 16 branches throughout Western Washington.

We have a passion for making a positive difference.

As a $2 + billion-asset credit union, we are deeply committed to our members financial wellbeing and the prosperity and quality of life in the communities we serve. We are proud to be led by individuals with the experience and skills to drive our organization towards our goals for strategic growth and operational excellence. Our KCU Cares Foundation program focuses on providing resources and support for those struggling with homelessness or hunger and improving the financial well-being of the people in our communities. And beyond monetary efforts, we have provided thousands of hours in staff volunteerism and in-kind support.At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on trust-based relationships and personalized service. We understand our employees are key to our success. They provide the personalized service to our members and contribute to the communities where we live. We are committed to providing a supportive, mission-driven, and inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers. To learn more, visit kitsapcu.org .About the RoleKitsap Credit Union is hiring a full-time salaried Network Administrator to work hybrid out of our harborside corporate office in beautiful Bremerton, WA. This position is responsible for the management, support, and updates of voice and data communication systems, enterprise network stability and performance, and security systems. The position coordinates with leadership and other stakeholders to identify network needs and helping employees and other individuals to use the network effectively.Quick FactsReports to:

Network EngineerEmployment Type: Full-time, salaried, exempt, hybridSalary Range:

$81,539.92 - $101,913.66 depending on experienceWorking Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PMBonus Target:

9% potential incentive of base payGrade: 12BCWhat you will doAdminister, monitor, and maintain the performance and reliability of network infrastructure remote access, collaboration solutions, and telecommunications infrastructure.Administer, monitor, and maintain the performance and reliability of security infrastructure including but not limited to establishing and enforcing firewall policies, virus protection, and installing and configuring network equipment.Coordinate with service providers for network, voice and data, and security infrastructure.Collaborate with system admins, system engineers, analysts, designers, and system owners troubleshooting, testing, and communicating infrastructure changes, upgrades, replacements, and user acceptance to stakeholders and sponsors.Provide recommendations to information technology management for upgrades, improvements, monitoring, and maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and network diagrams for production and disaster recovery environments.Develop and maintain a schedule to conduct a regular review of firewall policies, network configurations, system maintenance, and analysis to optimize system performance against operational standards of response time, latency and down time.Collaborate with department and organizational stakeholders to develop and maintain the planning and testing of disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response.Coordinate with information technology employees and management to design, implement, and maintain network access control and other security policies for authorized use of network, databases, and system access in accordance with policies.Plan, implement, and maintain hardware and network operating systems pre-installation testing procedures to ensure integrity and quality of all systems.Provide recommendations of hardware refresh and security posture changes.Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSAssociate s degree in computer science, related field, or 5 years of IT/job experience.Three years experience in a high security environment (healthcare/government/financial).Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with colleagues, vendors, and end-users. Ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.Troubleshooting and ability to diagnose and resolve issues using monitoring tools, packet analyzers, and command-line utilities.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of network problems, implement effective solutions, and analyze performance data to recommend optimizations.Network certifications and ITILv4 foundations certification.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONBachelor s degree in computer science, related field, or 8 years of IT/job experience.Technical capacity understanding networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).Strong understanding of network security principles and practices, including access control, encryption, authentication, and security policies. Experience with security tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, and penetration testing.Additional certifications.Our ValuesIntegrity:

We believe in acting with honesty, trust, and respect which are at the forefront of our daily engagement.Responsibility:

We believe that responsibility is holding ourselves accountable for our decisions, actions, and their outcomes.Collaboration:

We believe in the power of a diverse group of people working together to achieve a united outcome.Authenticity:

We believe activities in actions that demonstrate our commitment to be transparent, dependable, and genuine in every day.What We OfferNot only are we one of the largest credit unions in Washington State, and growing, but we are also a company that cares about its employees. We back that up for our employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that helps support you and your family s lifestyle. We value our employees, and we strive to keep our benefits comprehensive and affordable. Some of our benefits include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramChoose from a PPO medical plan or a High Deductible with a Health Savings Account3% KCU funded Safe Harbor Contribution to your 401KKCU will match up to 2% of your 401K contributionsAll 401K contributions are 100% vestedPotential annual incentive in all roles within Kitsap Credit Union8 hours of paid volunteer time offDiscounts on KCU's products and servicesPaid Care.com membershipWe believe in the power of belonging it s in our DNA as a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative. Our un-bank-like structure ensures that we remain all about people: our members, our employees, and the people in the communities where we live and work. We work hard to provide a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can grow and excel in your career.We are dedicated to serving our members by providing personalized experiences, convenient access, and highly competitive products and services. But it goes much deeper than that. For more than 86 years, we have been relentless about making a positive difference in our communities. We understand that when our members and communities succeed, we all succeed, and that success can t happen without great employees. If this is the kind of organization, you re looking for.******Employment is contingent upon satisfactory credit, background, and reference checks. Kitsap Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to sex, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.******

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