Lead Network Administrator

INTRODUCTION

Chino Commercial Bank is seeking an experienced Lead Network Administrator / Network Engineer to join our Information Technology team. This is a key leadership role responsible for designing, securing, and optimizing the Bank’s network infrastructure while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

If you’re a hands-on technical expert who enjoys solving complex challenges and leading critical infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

SUMMARY

The Lead Network Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing optimization of the Bank’s network infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership in managing enterprise network systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The position serves as the subject matter expert for network architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure strategy, while also leading projects, mentoring staff, and supporting critical banking operations. The Lead Network Administrator ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of all network systems in alignment with audit, regulatory, and internal policy standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Network Architecture & Engineering

1. Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud connectivity.
2. Lead network modernization initiatives, including upgrades, migrations, and system integrations.
3. Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and emerging technologies to improve performance and security.
4. Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, and standards.

Security & Compliance

1. Lead the implementation and management of network security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption protocols.
2. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including audit standards, internal controls, BSA, and other applicable banking regulations.
3. Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reports, and remediation plans.
4. Oversee vulnerability assessments, patch management, and incident response related to network infrastructure.

Operations & Support

1. Oversee the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of network systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
2. Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide advanced technical support for escalated incidents.
3. Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for all network systems.
4. Monitor network performance metrics and implement improvements to meet service level expectations.

Leadership & Project Management

1. Lead and manage network-related projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
2. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Network Administrators and IT staff.
3. Establish standards, procedures, and best practices for network operations and security.
4. Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and service providers to support infrastructure initiatives.

User Support & Collaboration

1. Collaborate with business units to understand technological needs and recommend effective solutions.
2. Provide advanced support for systems such as Remote Deposit Capture and Cash Management platforms.
3. Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Other Duties

•  Maintain confidentiality of all information processed, stored, or accessed by network systems.
•  Participate in community or industry events as a representative of the Bank, as appropriate.
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY DUTIES

The position of Lead Network Administrator performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The position of Lead Network Administrator is not responsible for the supervision of any employee(s); however, the incumbent is required to provide leadership, training, and support to less experienced staff members. 

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent from technical school; and ten (10) to fifteen (15) or more years of progressive network administrative/engineering experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Work-related experience should consist of a financial institution operations and customer service background. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be business or financial industry related. 
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, protocols (TCP/IP), and enterprise infrastructure.
• Advanced experience with firewalls, network security, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and business continuity frameworks.
• Knowledge of banking regulations, audit practices, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to design, implement, and support complex network environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Intermediate knowledge of general office practices.
• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.
• Current California driver’s license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

The environment for this position is an open office that is mostly clean and comfortable. The employee is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

The employee may operate any or all of the following: telephone, copy and fax machines, adding machine (calculator), check protector, microfilm equipment, encoder, money counter, credit card terminal, typewriter, computer terminal, personal computer and related printers.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate reading documents or instruments, detailed work, problem solving, customer contact, reasoning, math, language, presentations, verbal and written communication, analytical reasoning, stress, multiple concurrent tasks and constant interruptions.

The incumbent must be able to perform this position safely, without endangering health or safety to himself or herself or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.