Network Engineer

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If youre interested in joining their team of 2700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits all while knowing you are part of a greater movement then apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members

As a Network Engineer you will provide technical expertise for system design administration operation & configuration for Vancitys infrastructure. Youll optimize current technology provide trend analysis and manage technology lifecycle within the practicing area of Vancitys networking platforms. Youll ensure highly stable and secure network infrastructure to meet service level goals and build cross-functional relationships to develop & implement network solutions.

This is a permanent full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. Periodically youll be required to attend in-person activities or events.

A typical day would involve:

• Designing developing documenting and maintaining foundational network platforms including WAN campus networks disaster recovery contact center cloud security and wireless environments
• Supporting day-to-day business needs while adapting network solutions to evolving security requirements and user expectations
• Providing second-level technical support to the IT Service Desk ensuring service level goals and IT standards are consistently met
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis for business and technology applications recommending optimized cost-effective and secure network designs
• Managing and prioritizing a network work-order queue coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver timely and effective solutions
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement through technical trend analysis proactive problem identification and lifecycle management
• Resolving IT work orders in accordance with established standards so business needs are met efficiently and reliably
• Participating in incident response calls and provide hands-on support during major system failures to restore operations efficiently

What youll bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years of progressive experience in network engineering or infrastructure roles preferably within complex enterprise or financial services environments.
• Experience in core network infrastructure and related technology Switching Routing Storage Voice Load Balancers and Cloud.
• Experience in security and related technology (VPN Firewalls best practices)
• Basic knowledge of windows infrastructure (DNSADDHCP)
• Basic knowledge of virtualization
• Knowledge of physical infrastructure (such as device racking cabling data center best practices etc.)
• Successful completion of Cisco CCNP.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is preferred.
• Proficient with tools for network automation configuration management and documentation
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and structured problem-solving in high-availability environments.
• A valid drivers license

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• A Strong Communicator - Great interpersonal skills and you are comfortable communicating with stakeholders in different levels of the organization. Demonstrate confidence and provide highly specialized technical expertise and advice.
• Attentive to Detail Able to see and pay attention to details such as the ability to recognize anomalies in configurations and data and correct an error while identifying the root cause to avoid further issues.
• Analytical & Decisive - with your strong problem solving and decision-making skills you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions; and to assess risks and opportunities that may affect the information security environment.
• Self-Motivated you are a self-motivated and inquisitive individual that takes initiative to follow through and deliver results without continuous supervision.
• Innovative Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes methods systems or services.

We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.

What Youll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $75700 - $94000. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skills previous experience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job youre joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: Were the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 11 statutory holidays we offer 2 extra days plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

This role is an open vacancy and our hiring process is grounded in fairness transparency and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at Were here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you can participate fully in the process.

Required Experience:

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