Network Administrator

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

## Network AdministratorApplylocations: Lansing, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R\_13850A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.**Job Description****We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.**Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist). This role handles the administration of the networks for two data centers, our Home Office campus, and branch offices. A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field with a focus in Networking Systems or equivalent experience is required.Responsibilities include:* Troubleshooting any network equipment or connection issues (Routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, WAN acceleration devices, firewalls, etc)* Planning, coordinating, and implementing network equipment upgrades* Being the point of contact for contracted companies that are servicing our remote branches* Ability to convey ideas to multiple audiences* Provide proposals and recommendations for network enhancements* Occasional maintenance or upgrades that fall outside of normal business hours are required* Administration of voice systems**Desired Skills and Experience*** Experience with any of the following: + IOS + NX-OS + Dynamic Routing Protocols (including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP) + Data Center knowledge (including VDC, VPC, Port-Channeling, HSRP, Spanning Tree, etc.) + VoIP Phone System (PRI, SIP, CUBE) + Communications Collaboration Product Suites (Voicemail, Instant Messaging) + Firewalls, including IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and IDS (Intrusion Detection System) + WAN (Wide Area Network) acceleration devices + TACACS (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System) + NAC (Network Access Control) + Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) + Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)* Network administration certifications or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred* Great customer service skills* Effective communication and coordination skills* Self-motivating individual with a proven history of growing technical skills**Benefits**Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!**Equal Employment Opportunity**Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.**\*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.**