Network Manager - Hybrid

Network Manager - Hybrid

First American Bank was founded in Chicago, and over the years has expanded throughout Wisconsin and Florida. As the largest privately held bank in Illinois, we now have over 60 locations and assets of $8+ billion. We are a community bank at heart with international expertise, traditional values, and a forward‑looking philosophy. Our employees have the experience and vision to meet the needs of savers, borrowers, and businesses in the 21st century.

First American Bank can offer employees a level of visibility, career growth, and stability that is difficult to find in many larger corporations.

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL - 700 Busse Rd

• Category:
  Information Technology
• Type:
  Regular Full-time
• Minimum Pay: USD $ / Yr.
• Maximum Pay: USD $ / Yr.
• # of Openings: 1
• Work Arrangement:
  Hybrid

• Oversee a team of Systems Engineer Networking Specialists that administer and support the Network (Campus, Data Center, Branches), Firewalls, SD‑WAN, and Wireless network environment. Directly manage the daily activities of employees within the department, coordinating and prioritizing requisite duties and daily assignments while appraising employee productivity and performance. Compose and deliver performance evaluations.
• Manage the coordination of hardware and software vendor support, ensuring seamless installation and efficient upgrade activities.
• Continuously develop and maintain expertise in emerging and existing technologies to optimize their application within our environment.
• Oversee and ensure timely completion of remediation and patching activities, aligning with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to maintain system security and performance.
• Provide strategic oversight of network design, ensuring IT resources are optimally aligned to meet evolving business requirements for network infrastructure and firewall security.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑training initiatives to ensure comprehensive coverage across all areas, designating primary, secondary, and, where necessary, tertiary support staff for operational continuity.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update a three‑year network technology roadmap to align with evolving business needs, ensuring milestones and objectives are met on schedule.
• Develop, manage, and proactively update departmental project lists, ensuring clear communication of progress to stakeholders and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop, manage, and continuously optimize the staff support calendar to ensure seamless team operations. Coordinate scheduling needs, anticipate workload demands, and proactively adjust assignments to maximize efficiency and coverage.
• Serve as the department representative for networking projects, issues, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technological advancements. Meet regularly with representatives from various departments to discuss IT needs, address concerns, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of the Network Operations Center to optimize network performance and reliability. Assist in defining operational workflows, selecting technologies, and establishing monitoring systems to ensure seamless functionality.
• Collaborate closely with Information Security to assess and mitigate risks posed by emerging threats to the network. Conduct thorough risk analyses, implement proactive security strategies, and ensure swift, effective responses to vulnerabilities. Facilitate communication between teams to align security protocols with organizational objectives, strengthen threat detection capabilities, and enhance overall network resilience.
• Responsible for employee hiring, training, staff development, scheduling, and direct assistance with coverage of daily workloads when needed. Monitor work standards and adherence to company policies. Proactively deliver feedback to direct reports to promote staff development, and administer corrective action as needed.
• Conduct and complete additional assignments/projects as designated by management.

• Bachelor's degree required. Focus on Computer Science or…