Senior Network Engineer (REMOTE)

GEICO; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to innovate and maintain network infrastructure. This remote role requires expertise in SD-WAN, network security, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a tech-driven organization focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience with Network Engineering or operations.
• Active certifications such as CCNP or willingness to pursue within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues to ensure maximum uptime.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex problems.

Skills

SD-WAN

Network Security

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Zscaler

Palo Alto

Infoblox

BlueCat

Job description

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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 who will innovate, build new systems, improve existing systems, and identify new opportunities 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 technical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure.

Position Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• 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, demonstrate adaptability, 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 and re-engineer processes, workflows, scripts, and automation to improve quality and efficiency
• Understand and promote network standards, reference architectures, and frameworks; develop and maintain 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 and best practices, 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 with at least one programming language such as GO, Java, C++, Python, or C# including object-oriented design
• Experience with network technology vendors such as Cisco, Aruba, Zscaler, and Palo Alto
• Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP in a large enterprise environment with DDI platforms like Infoblox, BlueCat, MS DNS, or similar
• Understanding of Cloud Service models: PaaS, IaaS, SaaS
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Active certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or willingness to pursue within 12 months are highly desired

Experience

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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience