Senior Network Administrator

Senior Network Administrator

Farmington, ME, US

Join the dynamic and growing Information Technology team at Franklin Savings Bank, a valued community partner in Western Maine. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Network Administrator to help manage, secure, and enhance our enterprise technology environment. The ideal candidate combines advanced technical expertise with strong leadership, cybersecurity, and project management skills to support critical business operations and drive technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, monitor, and maintain enterprise infrastructure, including cloud, on-premises, networking, and unified communications systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while working with vendors and internal teams.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, modernization efforts, and technology improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement solutions that leverage automation, AI, and process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Plan and manage major IT infrastructure projects from concept through completion.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the IT team.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning, testing, and readiness.
• Participate in on-call support and provide after-hours assistance when needed.

Cybersecurity &

Risk Management:

• Support and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity program and information security initiatives.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor and manage security controls, vulnerability remediation, and risk mitigation activities.
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, regulatory examinations, and related remediation efforts.
• Conduct risk assessments and support third-party/vendor risk management processes.
• Help ensure the protection of systems, networks, and sensitive information through adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in network administration, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, IT risk management, or related technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, systems administration, cloud technologies, and infrastructure security.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Entra , Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Understanding of cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with industry regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with automation, AI-driven solutions, and process improvement initiatives is a plus.

Success Factors:

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Location:

• This position is based in Farmington, ME
• This position can be in person, hybrid, or remote
• All candidates must live in, or be willing to locate to, the state of Maine

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Pension plan

Franklin Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to obtain employment without discrimination.