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About Republic Bank

Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the last seven years! For more information about the company, please visit www.republicbank.com.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for providing design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance services of the Bank’s voice and data network, load balancers, data centers, campus networks, branch networks, firewalls, wireless, SDWAN, and UPS’s.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 5+ years’ previous experience in direct technical support in a client-server-based computing environment required.
• Experience with Cisco Networking, SDWAN, Meraki, and/or Cisco Wireless required.
• Cisco network certifications preferred.
• Experience with Internet and private carrier WAN connections (DIA, MPLS, MetroE) required.
• Comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI layer model.
• Comprehensive understanding of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
• Knowledge of software-defined networking (VXLAN).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for designing and supporting the Bank’s network connectivity.
• Planning, designing, and deploying new LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Responsible for designing, administering, configuring, and monitoring of the Bank’s network equipment including, UPS’s, ATS’s, phones, routers, and switches, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
• Responsible for supporting and administering the phone system.
• Responsible for making sure network devices are getting backups.
• Design, create, and maintain firewall policies as needed.
• Responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining VPN’s.
• Perform network maintenance such as upgrade, hotfixes, other security configurations.
• Design and support the branch and campus networks through SDWAN and traditional networking.
• Design and support the wireless networks.
• Help to ensure network design drawings are up to date.
• Responsible for technology monitoring and alert systems to maintain systems uptime.
• Ensure the security, availability, and integrity of the Bank’s network.
• Actively seek to implement “best practices” for their specific service area.
• Work along with the Manager to ensure compliance with established technical service delivery processes and policies.
• When necessary, act as the liaison between the Information Systems organization and respective business units to ensure that business requirements are communicated and satisfied.
• Ensure networks meet regulatory requirements for availability, data security, and performance.
• Comply with established Change Control policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of computing asset inventory.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Facilitate periodic audits of technical services processes, computing assets, and service delivery.
• Keep technical skills current and relevant through use of provided training and development opportunities.
• Support the goals and services level objectives of the IS department, as well as those of the other technical teams.
• Provides periodic “on call” after-hours or weekend support.
• Support the disaster recovery and business continuity planning programs.
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting your position and area of responsibilities and actively learn new regulations and assist in the implementation, if required.
• Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank’s values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization.
• Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, for effective interactions with internal and external customers.
• Self-motivated and work well in a team environment.
• Requires a high energy level and strong sense of urgency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Travel between Republic Banking facilities is required.
• Occasional out of town travel is required.
• Flexible work schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.
• Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.

**The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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