Senior Network Engineer (REMOTE)

GEICO; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to innovate and enhance network infrastructure. This remote role involves implementing SD-WAN solutions, maintaining security measures, and collaborating with teams to drive technical excellence. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Leave

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience with Network Engineering or operations.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting SD-WAN solutions.
• One or more active certifications such as CCNP or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Implement, support, and maintain network infrastructure including routers and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues.
• 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

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, while co-creating a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff who will innovate and build new systems, improve, and enhance existing systems, as well as identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining overall 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 optimal 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 to support dynamic traffic routing, QoS, and security policies
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to solve complex problems
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
• Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, demonstrate adaptability, and sponsor 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
• One or more active certifications such as CCNP or willingness to pursue within 12 months

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 such as AWS, GCP, Azure
• 2+ years of experience with open-source frameworks

Education

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

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary: $85,000 - $185,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid leave, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more. GEICO is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.