Staff Network Engineer

Candescent is a forward\-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in\-person channels.

Our Experience\-Led, Intelligence\-Driven approach combines human\-centered design with data, automation, and cloud\-based innovation. Built on an API\-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Staff Network Engineer** to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex enterprise network infrastructures. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our network systems, and will serve as a technical expert and mentor within the engineering team.
• **Responsibilities:**

• *Architecture \& Design:** Lead the design and deployment of advanced network solutions including LAN/WAN, SD\-WAN, cloud networking, and data center connectivity.

• *Network Optimization:** Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to ensure high availability and low latency across all network segments.

• *Security \& Compliance:** Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce network security policies, implement firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

• *Troubleshooting \& Support:** Serve as Tier IV escalation for complex network issues, providing expert\-level diagnostics and resolution.

• *Project Leadership:** Manage and execute large\-scale network projects, including migrations, upgrades, and integrations.

• *Documentation:** Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and standards.

• *Vendor Management:** Evaluate and manage relationships with network hardware and service providers.

• *Mentorship:** Provide guidance and training to junior engineers and cross\-functional teams.

• *Qualifications**
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Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred

Experience with advanced network solutions including LAN/WAN, SD\-WAN, cloud networking, and data center connectivity.

• *Statement to Third Party Agencies**

To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.