Network Engineer

Dallas, TX, United States

GEICO's Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer II to join our team! Do you have fun working in a fast paced, highly rewarding environment delivering technology solutions to solve business challenges? Do you have the track record of learning, delivering, and building cross-functional relationships with a positive can-do attitude? Then the GEICO Network Services team is the perfect fit for you!

The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to think strategically and be innovative while working in an agile and collaborative team-oriented environment. The candidate must be comfortable working with analysts, engineers, and architects across multiple teams to collaboratively design creative solutions to complex problems. You will support complex implementations across our Network and Application teams, act as a Tier 2 response, and assist with daily operations. Must have intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn new skills and technologies along with an excellent work ethic and great communication skills. Candidates must have the ability to plan, prioritize, execute, and manage large projects to deliver for network services. This role demands excellent project management skills, great interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Candidate Responsibilities

MAY REQUIRE ON SITE SUPPORT AS NEEDED IN SPRINGFIELD, VA

Support, operate, and maintain large scale, critical Network environment, platforms, and services

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

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

Leverage enterprise 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

Work directly with external partners

Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate should have experience in several of the areas listed below and a willingness to learn new skills to bridge any gaps:

Enterprise networking experience

Understanding of secure network designs and security compliance requirements

Experience with Cisco Data Center and Client Access Switching Platforms

Experience with WAN technologies and Cisco Router Platforms

Experience with Cisco security and wireless platforms (ASA/FTD Firewalls, Identity Services Engine)

Experience with network performance, capacity, configuration, and fault management

Experience with Remedy ticketing system

Experience in Change management

Experience working in agile environment

Candidate Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Experience: 3-5 years related experience in a large-scale network environment

Certifications: Network + or CCNA

AZ 900 certified preferred

Benefits:

As a full time associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**

Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance including Direct Billing and Reimbursement payment plan options

Paid Training, Licensures, and Certificates

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins with the pay period after hire date. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

GEICO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO celebrates diversity and believes it is critical to our success. As such, we are committed to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals to join our team

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Annual Salary

$76,000.00 - $157,000.00 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.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**

Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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