Network Administrator

The Network Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and

optimizing the Banks network infrastructure, ensuring secure and

reliable connectivity across all branches and systems. This role

combines hands-on technical expertise with a customer-service mindset to

support both back-end systems and end-user needs.

• About Lowell Five:**\
  
  

With nearly \$1.7 billion in assets, over 200 employees, and 15 banking

center locations throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New

Hampshire, Lowell Five is honored to play a vital role in the economic

vitality of the region. We provide support of, and our employees are

engaged in, a myriad of leadership roles for numerous community boards

and organizations. We are proud of the longevity of our employees, and

we are committed to finding new talent for our team. We offer career

development and educational programs to support personal and

professional growth along with a benefit package that supports each

employees best life.

• Duties & Responsibilities:**\
• Network Infrastructure Management*\
• Configures, maintains, and troubleshoots Fortigate firewalls, Cisco
  
  

routers, and switches for security and performance\

• Ensures network availability, redundancy, and scalability across all
  
  

locations\

• Implements and monitors network security protocols and firewall rules\
• Maintains documentation of network configurations, procedures, and
  
  

inventory\

• Uses network monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve
  
  

issues\

• Assists with audits, compliance checks, and documentation for
  
  

regulatory requirements\

• Systems Administration*\
• Manages Banks Active Directory including user accounts, group
  
  

policies, and permissions\

• Administers Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, and
  
  

licensing\

• Maintains and support VMware virtual environments and associated
  
  

resources\

• Oversees storage area networks (SANs) for data integrity, backups, and
  
  

disaster recovery\

• Help Desk and End-User Support*\
• Provides Tier 2/3 support for IT-related issues including hardware,
  
  

software, and connectivity; may also handle Tier 1 support calls as

needed during staffing shortages\

• Collaborates with help desk staff to resolve escalated tickets and
  
  

improve support processes\

• Assists in training and development of new and existing staff related
  
  

to best practices and new technologies

• Requirements:**\
• High school diploma or equivalent\
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; background in financial
  
  

services or another highly regulated industry preferred\

• Hands-on expertise with FortiGate firewalls and switches\
• Proficiency with Cisco networking equipment (routers, switches)
  
  

strongly preferred\

• Extensive knowledge of Office 365 administration and Active Directory\
• Proven experience managing VMware environments and SANs\
• Willingness to maintain, obtain, or work towards the following
  
  

preferred certifications:\

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher\
• Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) certifications\
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate\
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)\
• CompTIA Network or Security \
• Working knowledge of Fiserv DNA is a plus\
• Excellent troubleshooting skills: ability to multi-task, prioritize,
  
  

and adapt to a changing environment\

• Strong communication skills with the ability to be clear and concise\
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team\
• Customer focus with the ability to build and maintain relationships\
• Ability to travel to various branch locations and flexibility in work
  
  

schedule on nights and weekends as necessary\

• Ability to occasionally lift equipment weighing up to approximately 40
  
  

pounds