At Nicolet National Bank, our culture is based on the principles of community banking, putting the needs of our customers at the forefront of our decision-making. Our Core Values drive everything we do, and we are committed to serving our customers with excellence. We believe that every job in our organization is critical to our success, and we are dedicated to creating a work environment where our employes feel valued, respected, and supported. With locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Florida we are proud to service our local communities and make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. At Nicolet National Bank, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to investing in their growth and development. 

The Network Engineer is responsible for the LAN/WAN environment including the development, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of on-premise and cloud-based solutions at Nicolet National Bank.

As a Network Engineer, you will:

• Manage and provide support for Nicolet’s LAN/WAN infrastructure including devices from Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto and other OEMs.
• Develop and coordinate network design, modifications, implementations, and upgrades of all network systems at Nicolet Bank.
• Responsible for network related disaster recovery elements including development, design, and testing.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Teams Phone with PSTN connectivity through Direct Routing, Operator Connect, and Teams Calling Plans.
• Identify and resolve issues related to voice services in Microsoft Teams.
• Design and upgrade security equipment. Verify all security equipment is in place for continuous, uninterrupted processing. Review security applications for accuracy. This also includes designing, upgrading, and monitoring network perimeter security devices. Verify network firewall, virus scan software, URL filter, and Spam filter is up to date. Update devices to ensure compliance to network policy.
• Review network procedures and policies and ensure network regulatory compliance.
• Assist in project management and implementation of new systems, system upgrades, changes in procedures that are designed to make the network/applications more efficient.
• Acting as an internal resource for problems or unusual situations encountered with network hardware and software.
• Maintains professional contacts with vendors, research computer applications and equipment.
• Keep current of technology changes and innovations to ensure the technology meets strategic needs.

Qualifications

• 3 years LAN/WAN experience with increasing levels of responsibility required
• Experience with Microsoft Teams Phone with PSTN connectivity through Direct Routing, Operator Connect, and Teams Calling Plans
• Banking systems experience preferred
• Two year tech school degree required
• Bachelors in computer science or similar field or 5 years industry experience preferred 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled