Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.
The Opportunity:
The Network Engineer II position is responsible for managing and optimizing the daily operations of network systems across multiple sites. This role involves implementing and troubleshooting network solutions, ensuring high availability and performance, and collaborating with engineering and support teams to meet the operational needs of the organization.
Day in the Life:
- Acts as an escalation point of contact for the Network Administration team, providing advanced technical guidance and issue resolution for complex network incidents and service requests.
- Support the integration and deployment of cloud-based networking solutions on platforms such as AWS and Azure, working closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless connectivity and functionality.
- Assist in the planning and execution of network expansions, and migrations, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption and alignment with business priorities.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect network infrastructure, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of network policies and procedures, leveraging industry knowledge and expertise to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Participate in network implementation meetings, including interpreting architecture standards and translating approved designs into deployed configurations.
- Conduct regular network performance assessments, analyzing metrics and logs to identify trends and potential areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements to support strategic objectives.
- Assess and interpret network performance data, drawing actionable insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate and articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and contribute to collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in network engineering roles supporting enterprise or multi-site environments.
- CCNA certification or equivalent hands on enterprise networking experience
- Experience supporting public cloud networking environments, with primary hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure networking services.
- Experience implementing, modifying, and maintaining production network infrastructure across on premises and public cloud environments, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing technologies.
- Experience executing network changes, upgrades, and migrations in production environments using established change management and operational governance processes.
- Understanding of hybrid networking models, including connectivity between on premises environments and public cloud platforms.
- Proficient understanding of network protocols and technologies, including LAN/WAN technologies, VPNs, VoIP, Load Balancers, and wireless, with experience in managing networks in a multi-site data center environment.
- Proficiency in using network management and monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds, or similar, to support proactive network oversight and issue resolution.
- Familiarity with cloud networking principles and practices, with experience in supporting the deployment and management of Azure networking solutions.
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About Velera
At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.
Pay Equity
$75,800.00 - $96,700.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Great Work/Life Benefits!
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.
Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.
This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.
As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.
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