GEICO · 2 months ago
Staff Network Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $230K/yr
6+ years expGEICO is a leading insurance company dedicated to providing quality coverage to millions of customers. The Staff Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure while driving the company's transition to a tech organization focused on engineering excellence.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, 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 develop customized SD-WAN, Wireless and Zero Trust designs and configurations
Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize and ensure maximum uptime
Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community
Influence and educate executives
Consistently 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
Create new and re-engineer existing 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
Qualification
Required
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting SD-WAN solutions
Strong understanding of WAN technologies, including MPLS, VPN, Meraki, and internet circuits
Knowledge of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, VPN, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
Expertise 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 SD-WAN
Strong 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 technologies vendors such as Cisco, HPE - Aruba, Zscaler and Palo Alto
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
In-depth understanding of Cloud Service models: PaaS, IaaS, SaaS
6+ years of professional experience with Network Engineering or operations
4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
3+ years of experience with architecture and design
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Preferred
One or more of the following active certifications are highly desired: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCIE) or Equivalent, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or willingness to pursue within 12 months
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
Company
GEICO
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Todd Combs
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Clayton Johnson
Sr. Director of Product Management
Recent News
2026-01-24
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