Senior Network Engineer (REMOTE)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to innovate and enhance network infrastructure. This role involves designing and implementing high-performance systems while ensuring security and compliance. The ideal candidate will lead technical strategies, collaborate with teams, and promote continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. With a focus on SD-WAN and network security, you will play a crucial role in transforming the company's IT landscape. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Premier Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Licensures

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Network Engineering or operations.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting SD-WAN solutions.
• Experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, Azure.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain network infrastructure including routers and firewalls.
• Design and deploy SD-WAN solutions for optimal performance.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

SD-WAN Solutions

WAN Technologies

Network Security Principles

VPN Technologies

Wireless Protocols

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF)

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

Cloud Service Models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS)

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Zscaler

Palo Alto

Infoblox

BlueCat

Job description

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer passionate about building high-performance, low-maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation from a traditional IT model to a tech organization focused on engineering excellence, fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering team responsible for innovating, building, and enhancing systems, as well as identifying new opportunities to apply your expertise 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

• 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 for 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 for dynamic traffic routing, QoS, and security policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to solve complex problems.
• Monitor network performance, proactively identify, and 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 promote 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 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, firewalls, VPN, and IDS/IPS systems.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting VPN technologies.
• Strong understanding of wireless protocols and standards.
• Expertise in routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with core network components, including firewalls and wireless devices.
• 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, Palo Alto.
• Hands-on experience managing DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP 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 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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Annual Salary

$85,000.00 - $185,000.00

The salary range is a guideline; final offer depends on various factors including experience, education, location, and market considerations. GEICO considers sponsoring employment authorization for qualified applicants.

Benefits:

Enjoy our Total Rewards Program including:

• Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

Benefits may vary by location and eligibility requirements.

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