NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

• • • No visa sponsorship available *

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109

Required work schedule: (not a remote or hybrid position)

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays and Sundays; evening and weekend work may be required.

This schedule is subject to change as needed.

As a valued full-time team member, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits that promote your health and well-being:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D

• Holiday Pay, Vacation, Birthday, Floating Holiday & Sick Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement for Professional Development

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

• Pension Plan for Long-term Security

• Exciting Opportunities for Career Advancement

Overall Job Purpose

At Sandia Area, every position plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to deliver high-value banking and lending services that strengthen the financial well-being of our members and community. Each team member is expected to embody our core values of Service, Sustainability, Efficiency, Trust, Stewardship, and Growth, contributing to our vision of empowering lifelong achievement through better banking. While specific responsibilities vary by role, every position carries universal expectations aligned with its level of responsibility and authority across the organization.

As a Network Administrator at Sandia Area, you are responsible for delivering excellent service while maintaining personal accountability in your actions and behaviors. By prioritizing member satisfaction and operational efficiency, you directly contribute to the organization's mission of strengthening financial well-being for our members and community. You are entrusted to uphold our values in every interaction, ensuring trust, accuracy, and a focus on service excellence.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including policy creation, NAT rules, firmware patching, and security profiles (web filtering, IPS, antivirus).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and support multi-site network connectivity, including branch IPsec VPN tunnels and SD-WAN links.
• Configure and support enterprise switching and routing infrastructure (Extreme Networks, Cisco) to maintain uptime and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required:
• Practical, hands-on experience configuring and managing Fortinet FortiGate firewalls running FortiOS.
• Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and IPsec VPNs.
• Preferred:
• Active networking or security certification (Fortinet NSE 4, CCNA, or Network+).
• Experience with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, or centralized network monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting multi-branch enterprise environments or regulated financial institutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Expertise in analysis of complex network issues with a requisite understanding of financial institution operations.

• Ability to maintain organizational & documentation required to maintain inventory systems, day-to-day processes, and procedural run-logs.

• Basic working knowledge of Firewall, Intrusion Detection, Web Filter, and email filter technologies.

• Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, VPN, and SD-WAN Technologies.

• Ability to communicate highly technical information into user-friendly terms to both users, managers, and other support staff.

• Must be willing and able to drive between worksites and must maintain a valid driver's license.

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive in seeking professional growth, embracing both formal and informal development opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability to new responsibilities.

• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, actively supporting team members and contributing to a positive and high-performing environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform essential functions, including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree in related field.

• Other equivalent certification may be considered.

• One (1) year of applicable experience required.

• CompTIA Network+ certification required.

• Fortinet and Extreme Networks experience a plus.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows and Linux.

• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification is preferred and may be substituted for education.

• General knowledge of credit unions or financial institutions is a plus.

• Please submit an employment application to www.sandia.org/careers *

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SAFCU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.