Network Engineer II

Responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting computer networks for the Bank’s office, data centers, and cloud environments to ensure optimal performance and stable, secure systems. In This Role, You Will

• Plan and design network architectures, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, and other network types.
• Configure and install network hardware (like routers, switches, and servers) and software.
• Monitor network performance to ensure optimal functionality and uptime. Proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Ensure network security by collaborating with IT Security on firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other protective measures. Ensure baseline security configurations are implemented and maintained, and vulnerabilities addressed.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues to minimize downtime and maintain connectivity.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Work with other IT professionals to integrate and optimize systems and assist with system administration tasks.

• Equivalent to a college degree. Cisco certifications highly regarded.
• Five or more years of similar or related professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of networking including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, switching, routing, wireless.
• Experience with Cisco ACI highly regarded.
• Proficiency in network diagnostic and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with network security best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies and methodologies highly regarded.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS highly regarded.
• Accessible via cell phone during core bank hours, as well as after-hours, as needed, to provide support for normal business operations.
• Able to work and travel independently and use general office equipment.

life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan, FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits…

• Bankwide incentive compensation program
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
• Summer hours
• Onsite cafe

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Work Location Flex Day

  Business partners may work from an alternative location one day per week.

• Access to Leadership

  The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say “Hi.” Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition

  Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• Professional Wins

  FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.