At Stearns Bank, we’re helping people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities nationwide reach their full financial potential. Sound like something you want to be a part of? If so, we’re currently looking for an IT Network Engineer to join our team! This is a Hybrid position, as you must be within driving distance to our branch in St. Cloud, MN.
Come see how we’re doing business unusual and charting our own path to reimagine a more inclusive financial services and banking ecosystem for all.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for design, implementation, and support of network systems in a complex communications environment. Ongoing observation of network security and performance is required. This resource is encouraged to lead multiple projects, be highly organized, a great teammate, flexible and stay up to date on advancements in technology. Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative and judgment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Lift and/or move 20-40 lbs.
• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Repetitive motion using wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Reach keyboards.
• Ability to operate basic office machines (calculator, computer, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, etc.).
• Must be able to drive and travel around the state of MN to service branches and other locations.
• Capability to comprehend and adhere to guidelines in English.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, twist, bend, sit, walk use hands to twist, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, such as computer mouse, computer keyboard, calculator, stapler, telephone, staple puller, etc., reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Systems technology preferred.
• CCNA / CCNP certifications preferred, but not required.
• 5 + years’ experience working in a like role or relevant working experience and/or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Ability to work with and connect with all Stearns Bank personnel in the various departments.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality of Steans Bank records.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and lead changing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with all team members in every role.
• Demonstrated collaborative and positive demeanor toward members and other Stearns Bank staff.
• Professional appearance
• Acceptable attendance, quality, and quantity of work, with the ability to work without supervision.
• Willing to follow the Bank Secrecy Act and USA Patriot Act as implemented by Stearns Bank.

• Experience with datacenter operations architecture design and solutions.
• Experience with network backup and recovery methodologies.
• Experience with Windows Server platforms.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP and TCP/IP.
• Experience in Cisco LAN/WAN, including Meraki configurations, network routing, and troubleshooting that can be demonstrated.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco Switch configuration, VLANs, port/group channels.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco VPN Tunnels, NAT and Firewall access rules, Radius, and Cisco Call Manager.
• Experience with data security, web security, dual factor authentication, user access, and endpoint protection.
• Significant experience in a service or support level 2/3 position or equivalent customer-focused IT role.
• Perform other duties as vital for the efficient operations of the department and organization.
• Complete required training.