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*Base Salary Range *

$91,707.00 - $114,639.00 - $137,561.00 annual

At Heritage Bank, we work hard, but also know how important it is to take time off to stay healthy, relax, and spend time doing what makes your heart happy!

As part of our team you'll enjoy a total rewards package, which includes base salary based on the role, experience, and skill set, along with an exceptional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), community volunteer time), and generous time off policy. Full-time team members receive a minimum of 10 paid vacation days annually* and eight hours of paid sick leave per month, while also enjoying 11 paid holidays each calendar year, and an annual float day. pro-rated from start date, and/or hours worked. *To view Benefits Summary: Apply > Current Openings > position > attachment.*

Position Overview * *

Heritage Bank has an exciting opportunity to join our organization! We are seeking a IT systems engineer to join our Information Technology team. This is a fully on-site position. 

The IT systems engineer is responsible for the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the Bank's in-house information technology systems by implementing, monitoring, supporting and optimizing of network software, hardware, applications and associated operating systems.

Preferred location for this position is Burlington, WA; however depending on skills and experience, Heritage Bank locations in Everett or Bellingham, WA may be considered. 

The successful candidate:   

• Plans and implements new enterprise systems and maintain existing systems, including but not limited to servers, messaging systems, security, IP telephony, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization technology, storage, and networking infrastructure.
• Monitors system and network utilization and capacity constraints.  Makes recommendations to management, and implement in a timely manner.
• Serves as technical resource and subject matter expert for the Bank's technical staff.
• Analyzes and applies patches, upgrades and changes on infrastructure systems.
• Designs, implements, and maintains backup and redundancy strategies on physical and virtual environments.
• Develops training and documentation materials for technical staff and/or end users, as applicable and/or required on project deliverables.
• Performs security audits of network-connected systems to ensure compliance with the Bank's policies and procedures.
• Acts as a technical resource for technology design, research and acquisition of new hardware and software systems; recommend modifications and upgrades to management, as needed and/or required, implement in a timely manner.
• May lead and direct the work of others and serve as project leader.
• Understands and maintains working knowledge of, and ensures bank activities are performed in compliance with, all state and federal banking laws and regulations applicable to assigned area.
• Understands and complies with all policies, procedures, standards and guidance relevant to assigned job duties. 

Requirements:   

High School Diploma or equivalent - required. Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in a Technical Field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field -- preferred.  

3+ years recent systems and network management experience designing and implementing software systems, applications and related products in a Microsoft Windows environment - required.

Experience in banking, financial services, or a mid to large size company - preferred. 

Cisco Certified Network Technician (CCNA), Cisco