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JUMPSTART YOUR FUTURE WHILE HELPING US BUILD THE BANK OF THE FUTURE!

The financial industry is evolving and Citizens is striving towards becoming a top technology destination for customers and colleagues. Our technology team is rapidly transforming by digitizing our business and driving "Next-gen" technology experiences for our customers. Join our Technology Development Program (TDP) and unlock your full potential as a technologist! As a participant, you will help drive exceptional and efficient customer experiences through transformative projects and initiatives, from FinTech partnerships and digital payments to modern application environments and cloud computing.

Based on your skills and interests, you will be placed in one of several tracks. Tracks include software development and engineering, network and systems engineering, data engineering, and testing. In addition to our assignments, comprehensive training and exposure to dynamic leaders, you will also experience an environment that fosters equality - where all colleagues and customers can feel valued, respected and heard. After all, diversity and inclusion is an essential element of our success here at Citizens.

NETWORK ENGINEER TRACK

As a Network Engineer, you will contribute valuable insight and engineering expertise while working on a wide range of projects. As a member of the networking engineering team, you will be given the autonomy to exercise independent thought in a collaborative environment.

THE NETWORK ENGINEER L WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Maintaining and ensuring the widespread availability of secure connectivity solutions.
• Identifying and documenting key network performance trends and patterns; monitoring network diagnostics.
• Collaborating with infrastructure, cloud and software engineers to plan network and infrastructure related projects.
• Routinely reexamining firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy gateways and other network security components.
• Troubleshooting network availability and accessibility issues as they arise.

NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN RI

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Within this program, you'll also have the opportunity to participate concurrently in Early Career Development Programming (ECDP) - a robust, 4-month program designed to give our new colleagues a strong foundation of Citizens. Through the ECDP, you'll experience:

• 2-day Orientation in downtown Boston with all bank-wide development program colleagues
• Professional development workshops (such as Agile Methodologies and Presence & Presentation)
• Customer and client site visits
• Networking opportunities with senior leadership
• Dedicated community service activities
• Strategic Challenge where you'll work in small teams to solve for an organizational problem and present your recommendations to a panel of executives

NOTE: THIS FULL-TIME PROGRAM BEGINS IN EARLY JUNE 2021

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or other technology-related degree
• Expected graduation date of May 2021
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Experience engineering, planning and developing network solutions via internships or coursework
• Exposure to anti-virus, anti-spy and other cyber security assets
• Exposure to one or more of the following: Office 365 configuration and admiration, Veeam backup, DNS, CHCP, Domains, WSUS, policies and permissions administration
• Knowledge of network monitoring solutions such as Nagios/Cacti, MRTG, and Smokeping preferred
• Knowledge of VMWare ESX and Linux technologies preferred
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment; strong interpersonal and communication skills

Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for this position and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

WHY WORK FOR US

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Citizens Bank to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran Citizens Bank is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective subsidiaries.

At Citizens, we’re Made Ready to change the way our more than 5 million customers bank. We’ve built our success on our colleagues. With careers spanning tech, marketing, finance, commercial banking and more, we do our best everyday to help customers, colleagues and communities reach their potential.

Our Early Career Development Programs are perfect for soon-to-be graduates and early career professionals looking to find their niche and quickly develop their careers. We’re known for our innovative spirit, friendly vibe, strategic mindset — and for being a great workplace for new grads.