Network Security Engineer

Merchants Insurance Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits

401(k) match

Bonus program

Job summary

Merchants Insurance Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to join our Information Technology team at our corporate headquarters.

The role focuses on securing the network, monitoring infrastructure, and supporting voice and data transfers, with a hybrid schedule requiring two days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years progressive experience in telecommunications field maintaining medium to large infrastructure, switches, routers, VoIP.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks and coordinate installations.
• Network knowledge of Cisco routers, ASA, Firepower, switches, CUCM, RADIUS or equivalents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Level 2 help desk service by troubleshooting network and telecom problems with quick and appropriate resolution, identifying root cause and coordinating with vendors for outside support if necessary.
• Provides analysis and monitoring of network infrastructure.
• Responsible for installing and managing networking and voice equipment including VoIP systems, Routers, Firewalls, Switches, and any other security devices necessary to guarantee the security of our environments.
• Responsible for performing active network monitoring, security scans, performance tests, capacity planning, historical trends and baseline statistics.
• Maintains security updates.

Skills

4 year degree

5 years telecom experience

Network design & security

Cisco networking

Project coordination

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work related experience

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower

Cisco switches

Cisco CUCM

RADIUS

Job description

Buffalo, NY

Merchants Insurance Group is a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast and is looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer for our Information Technology team to join our Corporate Headquarters located in Buffalo, New York.

Hybrid Work Schedule

We offer a hybrid work schedule, requiring two full days per week in the office, with flexibility to work remotely or in office the remaining days. This model supports collaboration while providing flexibility and work-life balance.

The Network Security Engineer will become part of a dedicated Information Technology team focusing on the overall security and operation of the network to include reviewing and recommending cost effective, efficient and secure transfer of voice and data communications to and from the infrastructure.

Merchants Insurance Group Is Rated A- (Excellent) With a Stable Outlook By A.M. Best And Is Consistently Recognized As a Top Employer And High-performing Organization. Recent Honors Include

• Best Places to Work in Western New York (Buffalo Business First, 2023–2026)
• Fast Track Company (2019–2025) and Top Private Company (2019–2025)
• Ward’s 50 top-performing property-casualty insurer (2021–2024)
• Ivans Spark Award for Innovation (2024–2025)
• Named to Newsweek and Statista’s America’s Most Reliable Companies list (2025), ranked among the top 300 of 1,500 B2B organizations evaluated

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Level 2 help desk service by troubleshooting network and telecom problems with quick and appropriate resolution, identifying root cause and coordinating with vendors for outside support if necessary.
• Provides analysis and monitoring of network infrastructure.
• Responsible for installing and managing networking and voice equipment including but not limited to VoIP systems, Routers, Firewalls, Switches, and any other security devices necessary to guarantee the security of our environments.
• Responsible for performing active network monitoring, security scans, performance tests, capacity planning, historical trends and baseline statistics.
• Maintains security updates.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified candidates will have a 4 year degree or equivalent work related experience.
• 5 years progressive experience in telecommunications field maintaining medium to large infrastructure, switches, routers, VoIP.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks and coordinate installations.
• Network knowledge of Cisco routers, Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Cisco switches, Cisco CUCM, RADIUS, network security or equivalents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Merchants Insurance Group Pay Information

Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale. The estimated salary for this role ranges from $75,000 - $95,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package. This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Merchants Insurance Group Benefits

• Welcoming and positive work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
• Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require two full days per week in the office, with the option of working the remaining days per week at home or in the office.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars.
• Outstanding company bonus program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

And many more exciting company benefits!!

Merchants Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Merchants Insurance Group supports a safe workplace through pre-employment background screenings.