Data Center Network Engineer - Telecomm Specialist

Auto-Owners Insurance; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Bonus programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist) to oversee the networks for two data centers, our Home Office campus, and branch offices in Michigan.

The role requires IOS/NX-OS, routing protocols, VoIP, and data center knowledge, with emphasis on reliability, security, and vendor collaboration. The IT Division offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Networking Systems.
• Experience with IOS, NX-OS and dynamic routing protocols.
• Data Center knowledge and VoIP experience.
• Familiarity with firewalls, IPS/IDS and WAN acceleration devices.
• Knowledge of TACACS, NAC, Cisco ACI and Cisco ISE.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network equipment or connection issues (Routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, WAN acceleration devices, firewalls, etc).
• Plan, coordinate and implement network equipment upgrades
• Serve as the point of contact for contracted companies servicing remote branches
• Convey ideas to multiple audiences
• Provide proposals and recommendations for network enhancements
• Perform occasional maintenance or upgrades outside of normal business hours
• Administer voice systems

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication and coordination

Self-motivation

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Networking Systems or equivalent

Tools

IOS

NX-OS

Dynamic Routing Protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)

Data Center knowledge (VDC, VPC, Port‑Channeling, HSRP, Spanning Tree)

VoIP Systems (PRI, SIP, CUBE)

Communications Collaboration Suites (Voicemail, IM)

Firewalls, IPS, IDS

WAN acceleration devices

TACACS, NAC, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE

Network Certifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist) to oversee the networks for two data centers, our Home Office campus, and branch offices in Michigan.

The role requires IOS/NX-OS, routing protocols, VoIP, and data center knowledge, with emphasis on reliability, security, and vendor collaboration. The IT Division offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.