Senior Network Engineer (REMOTE)

GEICO; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to innovate and enhance network systems. The role involves implementing and maintaining infrastructure, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating on complex problem-solving. Ideal candidates should have strong technical expertise and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Network Engineering or operations.
• Experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, Azure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SD-WAN

Network Security

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Zscaler

Palo Alto

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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 ensure maximum uptime
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
• Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes, 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 language such as GO, Java, C++, Python, or C# including object-oriented design
• Experience with vendors like Cisco, Aruba, Zscaler, and Palo Alto
• Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP with DDI platforms like Infoblox, BlueCat, MS DNS, or similar
• Understanding of Cloud Service models: PaaS, IaaS, SaaS
• Excellent problem-solving skills and 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 or education

Salary Range

$85,000 - $185,000 annually. Final salary depends on factors like experience, education, work location, and market considerations. GEICO considers sponsoring qualified applicants for employment authorization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and promote a harassment-free environment.