Senior Network Engineer

Senior EngineerGEICO 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 the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.Position Description Our Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to collaboratively design creative solutions to complex problems using automation. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate can plan, prioritize, execute, and manage large projects to deliver enterprise network services.Position Responsibilities As a Senior Engineer, you will:Design, test, and promote network services and platform automation solutions using DevOps and CICD practicesPublish documentation sets for runbooks, as-built, and design referenceDevelop and maintain processes and workflows using automation to improve quality and efficiencyLeverage network management platforms and practices to run large-scale deployments efficiently and effectivelyUnderstand and promote network standards, reference architectures, and frameworksDevelop and maintain strategic roadmaps for network platforms and servicesSupport, operate, and maintain large scale, critical network environment, platforms, and servicesTriage, analyze, and perform root cause analysis for network automation related issuesProvide 24x7 after hours on-call support and support for off-hour network automation implementationsQualificationsKnowledge of common application architectures and communications protocolsUnderstanding of programming and scripting languages such as Python, Golang, Bash and PowerShellProficient using automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, Nautobot, etc.Experience using LinuxProficient with container technologies like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.Ability to work with nested data structures like JSON, XML, YAMLAbility to work with APIs and database query languages such as SQLFamiliarity with full stack network infrastructure functions including, but not limited to, switching, routing, IPAM, ADCs, and network controllersKnowledge of common network architectures and communications protocols is desiredUnderstanding of network security principles and best practices is desiredAbility to perform advanced packet and/or protocol analysis throughout the seven-layer OSI reference model is desiredAnnual Salary$75,000.00 - $215,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: Protecting customers through life's twists and turns with innovation and integrity.Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.