Senior Systems Engineer – Lead Networking Specialist

First American Bank

Senior Lead Networking Specialist at First American Bank designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures. Overseeing capacity growth and ensuring high availability across network environments.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeElk Grove Village • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and document computer networks.
Lead major network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades, and new products/features.
Maintain in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, and trends.
Execute comprehensive scopes of work in alignment with implementation plans.
Lead end-to-end planning, engineering, and forecasting efforts for network systems.
Recommend changes in maintenance and systems standards.
Participate in the diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems.
Interact with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required with emphasis on Computer Science and Management Information Systems.
Certifications in Cisco, Palo Alto, and/or Aruba are preferred.
Minimum five years of experience in IT infrastructure and networking.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks required.
Experience with a variety of routing protocols and IP Addressing (BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF) required.
Demonstrated experience in project management—including planning, organization, and resource coordination—is required.
Experience implementing WIFI and VOIP QOS policies in complex environments required.
Qualified military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

network designnetwork troubleshootingnetwork documentationrouting protocolsIP addressingBGPEIGRPOSPFWIFI implementationVOIP QOS policies

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementplanningorganizationresource coordinationcommunication

Certifications

Cisco certificationPalo Alto certificationAruba certification