IT Network Administrator

Erie Insurance in; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Erie seeks an IT Network Administrator to manage and support enterprise data network and security infrastructure. The role involves configuring cloud deployments, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring system performance in a 24/7 environment. Candidates should have a background in computer science and relevant experience in network administration. Exceptional benefits and competitive salary range are offered.

Benefits

Health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits

Pension plan

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid time off

Career development programs

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in computer science or related field + 2 years experience.
• Experience with network administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure, design, and support Cloud deployments.
• Administer networks, systems, and databases; troubleshoot complex issues.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Cloud networking

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in computer science

Associate's degree

High School diploma

Tools

Cisco CCNA

ISE

ACI

DNA Center

Job description

IT Network Administrator (Finance)

Division or Field Office:

Enterprise IT Infrastructure & Operations Division
Department of Position: Infrastructure Admn & Ops Dept
Work from:
Corporate Office in Erie, PA
Salary Range:
$77,638.00-$124,019.00*

*This range is for this level and may vary based on the actual role level, skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus.

At Erie Insurance, you're part of a Fortune 500 company and a diverse, inclusive team of over 6,000 employees and 13,000 independent agencies. Our employees work at the Home Office in Erie, PA, and across 12 states and DC.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We offer an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and dependents, starting from day one.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums, with up to 97% covered by Erie.
• Pension plan, vested after five years.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Career development programs, including tuition reimbursement and industry designations.

Additional benefits include company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, orthodontics, adoption assistance, fertility coverage, well-being programs, paid volunteer hours, and charitable gift matching.

Position Summary

The IT Network Administrator assists in planning, designing, and purchasing enterprise data network and security infrastructure hardware and software. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and support of network technologies within core and security areas.

What You'll Do:

• Configure, design, and support Cloud deployments; lead Cloud networking discussions.
• Manage LAN, WAN, Internet, Wireless, Load Balancers, Packet Capture, OSPF, BGP.
• Administer networks, systems, and databases; troubleshoot complex issues; perform hardware upgrades and fixes.
• Implement and support applications; collaborate on project scopes and system integration.
• Monitor system performance, recommend improvements, and support incident resolution in a 24/7 environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Cloud networking knowledge, experience, and certifications preferred.
• Experience with ISE, ACI, DNA Center; CCNP or higher Cisco certification preferred.
• Enterprise VPN experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, support, and document network hardware/software with minimal supervision.
• Monitor capacity, performance, and licenses; optimize network systems.
• Support and lead moderate complexity projects; participate in incident resolution and escalation processes.
• Ensure system controls, monitor vulnerabilities, and develop disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain knowledge of network technologies, protocols, and tools; follow ITIL standards.

The first five duties are essential functions. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

Capabilities

• Collaborates, Innovates, Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Accountability, Trust, Learning, Process Optimization, Self-Development, Diversity.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's in computer science or related field + 2 years experience, or
• Associate's + 4 years experience, or
• High School + 6 years experience.

Additional experience in network administration preferred, especially in core and security areas, including knowledge of protocols, hardware, and scripting skills. Cisco CCNA certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs with assistance, climb heights, drive, and perform manual tasks as specified.