Geico

Senior Network Engineer

Geico$75K — $215K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in engineering roles with a focus on network services and automation
  • Strong knowledge of application architectures and communication protocols
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages including Python, Golang, Bash, and PowerShell
  • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Nautobot
  • Familiarity with container technologies like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
  • Ability to work with nested data structures (JSON, XML, YAML) and APIs
  • Basic understanding of network security principles and advanced packet analysis is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement network services and platform automation using DevOps methodologies
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems and processes
  • Streamline workflows and processes through automation to enhance operational efficiency
  • Utilize network management tools for effective large-scale deployments
  • Establish and promote network standards and best practices
  • Draft strategic roadmaps for network services and platforms
  • Manage and support critical network environments and services
  • Conduct root cause analysis for network automation issues and provide after-hours support

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment that values innovation
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Involvement in large-scale, impactful projects
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
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 practices


  • Publish documentation sets for runbooks, as-built, and design reference


  • Develop and maintain processes and workflows using automation to improve quality and efficiency


  • Leverage network management platforms and practices to run large-scale deployments efficiently and effectively


  • Understand and promote network standards, reference architectures, and frameworks


  • Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for network platforms and services


  • Support, operate, and maintain large scale, critical network environment, platforms, and services


  • Triage, analyze, and perform root cause analysis for network automation related issues


  • Provide 24x7 after hours on-call support and support for off-hour network automation implementations


Qualifications

  • Knowledge of common application architectures and communications protocols


  • Understanding of programming and scripting languages such as Python, Golang, Bash and PowerShell


  • Proficient using automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, Nautobot, etc.


  • Experience using Linux


  • Proficient with container technologies like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.


  • Ability to work with nested data structures like JSON, XML, YAML


  • Ability to work with APIs and database query languages such as SQL


  • Familiarity with full stack network infrastructure functions including, but not limited to, switching, routing, IPAM, ADCs, and network controllers


  • Knowledge of common network architectures and communications protocols is desired


  • Understanding of network security principles and best practices is desired


  • Ability to perform advanced packet and/or protocol analysis throughout the seven-layer OSI reference model is desired

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Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $215,000.00
The 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.

About Geico

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
Learn more about Geico
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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