Senior Network Engineer (REMOTE)

GEICO; Boulder (CO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer, where you'll innovate and build robust network infrastructures. This role is pivotal in transforming the organization into a tech-centric powerhouse, enhancing existing systems, and implementing cutting-edge solutions. You’ll lead strategic initiatives to boost product delivery and unlock new engineering capabilities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

paid time off

401(k)

tuition assistance

paid training

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Network Engineering or operations required.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and WAN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain network infrastructure including routers and firewalls.
• Design and deploy SD-WAN solutions ensuring performance and security.

Skills

SD-WAN solutions

WAN technologies

network security principles

VPN technologies

wireless protocols

network routing protocols

programming (GO, Java, C++, Python, C#)

problem-solving skills

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Zscaler

Palo Alto

Infoblox

BlueCat

MS DNS

Job description

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff responsible for innovating and building new systems, enhancing existing systems, and identifying new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap to increase product delivery velocity and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure.

Position Responsibilities

• Implement, support, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, VPN, and SD-WAN.
• Implement network policies and security measures to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Design, deploy, and support SD-WAN solutions, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
• Implement and maintain wired and wireless security measures.
• Configure and optimize wireless coverage, signal strength, and interference levels.
• Configure and maintain SD-WAN edge devices, gateways, and controllers for dynamic traffic routing, QoS, and security policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to solve complex problems.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure maximum uptime.
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
• Determine resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes, and support continuous learning.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support and maintenance activities.
• Design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP in a large enterprise environment.
• Create or re-engineer processes, workflows, scripts, and automation to improve quality and efficiency.
• Promote network standards, reference architectures, and frameworks; develop strategic roadmaps for network platforms and services.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting SD-WAN solutions.
• Strong understanding of WAN technologies, including MPLS, VPN, and internet circuits.
• Knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, VPN, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting VPN technologies.
• Strong understanding of wireless protocols and standards.
• Expertise in network routing protocols, such as BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with Core, Distribution, Access, VPN, Firewalls, and Wireless.
• Programming experience in at least one language such as GO, Java, C++, Python, or C# with object-oriented design.
• Experience with vendors like Cisco, Aruba, Zscaler, and Palo Alto.
• Hands-on experience managing DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP in large enterprise environments with DDI platforms like Infoblox, BlueCat, MS DNS, or similar.
• Understanding of Cloud Service models: PaaS, IaaS, SaaS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
• Active certifications such as Cisco CCNP or willingness to pursue within 12 months are highly desired.

Experience

• 4+ years in Network Engineering or operations.
• 3+ years in architecture and design.
• 3+ years with cloud services like AWS, GCP, Azure.
• 2+ years in open-source frameworks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

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Salary

$85,000 - $185,000 annually. Factors such as experience, education, location, and market considerations influence the final offer.

Additional Information

GEICO considers sponsoring qualified applicants for employment authorization.

Benefits

Enjoy our Total Rewards Program including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance, and paid training. Benefits vary by location and eligibility.

GEICO is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We promote a respectful, harassment-free work environment.