Hybrid Network Administrator — Remote 3 Days/Week

Auto-Owners Insurance; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist) in Lansing, MI to manage networks across two data centers, the Home Office campus, and branch offices. After training, the role may offer up to three days of remote work each week.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field focusing on networking or equivalent experience. The position emphasizes troubleshooting, upgrades, collaboration with vendors, and strong communication and coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field is required.
• Experience troubleshooting network equipment and connections.
• Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network equipment and connections (Routers, Layer 2/3 switches, WAN accelerators, firewalls).
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network equipment upgrades.
• Serve as the point of contact for contracted companies servicing remote branches.
• Propose and recommend network enhancements; convey ideas to multiple audiences.
• Occasionally maintain or upgrade systems outside normal business hours.
• Administer voice systems.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Coordination

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer-related field

Tools

IOS

NX-OS

OSPF

EIGRP

BGP

Data Center knowledge

VoIP (PRI/SIP/CUBE)

Firewalls (IPS/IDS)

WAN acceleration devices

TACACS

NAC

Cisco ACI

Cisco ISE

Job description

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist) in Lansing, MI to manage networks across two data centers, the Home Office campus, and branch offices. After training, the role may offer up to three days of remote work each week.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field focusing on networking or equivalent experience. The position emphasizes troubleshooting, upgrades, collaboration with vendors, and strong communication and coordination