At Exeter Finance, we are committed to helping customers find the right financing for their next vehicle purchase. By building strong relationships with our customers and network of dealer partners we are able to give options that make sense, getting customers behind the wheel of their car. Every team member is integral to our success. Whether you’re at a servicing center helping customers with their loans, in the field building relationships with dealers, or supporting the company from its corporate offices, you'll enjoy a nurturing, invigorating and positive work environment.Our vision is to be a premier finance company and lender of choice known for its People, Performance and Service.Job DescriptionThis position is primarily remote but will be required to be in office two times a month for collaboration working sessions Job SummaryThe Network Engineering Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure and services for the company. They will collaborate with other IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure that the network meets the current and future needs of the organization. They will also provide technical leadership and guidance to the network engineering team.Job Duties
Design and implement network architectures and solutions that align with the business objectives and requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve escalated, complex network issues and incidents in a timely and efficient manner.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and best practices for network optimization and enhancement.
Develop and maintain network documentation, policies, procedures, and standards.
Provide network support and guidance to other IT teams and end users.
Plan strategy for network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
Research and analyze network trends and emerging technologies to ensure network alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Mentor and coach network engineering staff and foster a culture of learning and collaboration.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Ten (10) years or more of progressive experience in network engineering, preferably in the financial services industry
Four (4) years demonstrated experience leading and influencing others in the planning and execution of tasks, projects, processes or programs.
At least (5) years public cloud experience (GCP, Azure) and demonstrate high proficiency of cloud networking and services in Azure.
High proficiency of network technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, SDWAN, LAN/WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, QoS, VPN, VoIP, and wireless.
High proficiency of network security technologies and practices, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, encryption, authentication, and auditing.
High proficiency of network tools and systems, such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, M5, Logic Monitor, Wireshark, and Kemp.
#LI-HybridExeter Finance LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. 122,400.00 USD-$191,250.00At Exeter Finance, we are committed to helping customers find the right financing for their next vehicle purchase. By building strong relationships with our customers and network of dealer partners we are able to provide options that make sense, getting customers behind the wheel of their car. Every team member is integral to our success. Whether you’re at a servicing center helping customers with their loans, in the field building relationships with auto dealers, or supporting the company from its corporate offices, you will enjoy a nurturing, invigorating and positive work environment.We offer individually tailored compensation packages with competitive salary and benefits, plus training and development opportunities, team member recognition and awards, and so much more.As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to hiring talented people, including veterans and military family members, who share our commitment to deliver outstanding customer service where we value our people, performance and service by exhibiting a Culture of Excellence.If you are a California consumer and would like information about our online and offline privacy practices, please see our “California Consumer Privacy Statement” available here (https://res.cloudinary.com/govimg/image/upload/v1670513113/5b74966e98f5e27ebbf48fa8/Exeter%20Finance%20CPRA%20California%20Consumer%20Privacy%20Statement%20Final.pdf) .
