Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Network Engineer who supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure across the organization. This role ensures the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of network systems while aligning with Redwood Credit Union’s strategic goals and compliance standards. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable connectivity, troubleshoot issues, and support ongoing infrastructure modernization efforts. The team ensures mission critical systems are operating securely 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Network Operations & Engineering

• Design, deploy, and administer LAN / WAN / SD-WAN infrastructure, wireless networks, and cloud-based networking solutions and environments
• Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Wireshark; identify and resolve bottlenecks, outages, improvement opportunities, security vulnerabilities, and efficiency improvements.
• Support network hardware lifecycle management including routers, switches, firewalls (including Checkpoint, and Cisco ASA), and wireless access points.
• Participate in network upgrades, patching, and configuration changes with minimal downtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, configuration records, and change logs. Security & Compliance
• Implement and maintain network security protocols including firewalls, VPNs (IPSec, SSL, and site-to-site), IDS / IPS, and Zero Trust principles
• Administer and monitor Checkpoint firewall appliances and VPN gateways, ensuring secure remote access and perimeter defense
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., NCUA, PCI-DSS)
• Respond to security alerts and participate in incident response and forensic investigations. Conduct periodic reviews of access controls, firewall rules, and vulnerability scans.

Infrastructure Support & Collaboration

Professional Development & Leadership

Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!

ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU) :

At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.

As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.

Why work for Redwood Credit Union?

Minimum Qualification : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field and four years’ experience in a networking – related role

Compensation :  Base starting range : $119,000 to $147,000 annually commensurate with experience.

Our base salary starting range is based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal peer equity. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

Redwood Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including :

RCU Discounts and Perks :

Physical Requirements :

Internal Team Members : If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.