SILAC Insurance Company · 3 hours ago
Network Engineer Lead
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSILAC Insurance Company is one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the nation, offering industry-leading annuity products. The Network Engineer Lead will oversee the architecture, operation, and reliability of network communications, ensuring a secure and resilient network environment while leading technical initiatives and collaborating with various IT teams.
Financial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure with a security-first mindset, partnering closely with the IT Security team to ensure alignment with Zero Trust principles, segmentation standards, compliance requirements, and secure configuration baselines
Serve as the technical lead for network initiatives, providing architectural guidance, establishing engineering standards, evaluating emerging technologies, and influencing long-term roadmap planning across WAN, LAN, WLAN, cloud networking, and data center environments
Provide expert input and leadership on all network-related projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, capacity planning, vendor/product selection, and implementation oversight. Proactively identify necessary upgrades, optimizations, and risk areas, recommending improvements and providing clear budgeting insight to support planning, prioritization, and long-term investment decisions
Possess deep, hands-on expertise with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms, including advanced routing (BGP, OSPF, EVPN), switching, firewalling, VPNs, and SD-WAN. Experience with automation tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Python) is strongly preferred
Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including Visio diagrams, architecture standards, CMDB entries, and asset inventories, ensuring accuracy and consistency across environments
Oversee day-to-day operations of the network environment, lead response to high-severity incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure proactive maintenance, monitoring, and lifecycle planning
Manage and provide technical oversight for third-party network service providers, ensuring delivery within SLAs, reviewing solution quality, and influencing vendor performance and architecture decisions
Prioritize, assign, and oversee network-related service requests and incident queues, ensuring timely response and guiding junior engineers in troubleshooting and best practices
Work closely with Service Desk, Infrastructure, Security, and BI&A teams to ensure consistent platform alignment, reduce manual processes, and support a simplified, resilient enterprise environment
Qualification
Required
Industry Certifications or Equivalent Experience – Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto) or equivalent enterprise experience across firewalls, routers, wireless, and switching platforms
Enterprise Networking Experience – Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience designing, administering, and supporting large-scale enterprise networks
VPN Expertise – Strong proficiency with site-to-site (P2P) VPNs, client-based VPN solutions, and software-defined VPN technologies
Advanced Routing Knowledge – Expertise with routing protocols such as EIGRP, IS-IS, and BGP, including route optimization, redistribution, and troubleshooting
WAN Technologies – Deep experience with MPLS, point-to-point circuits, DIA, and modern SD-WAN platforms such as VeloCloud/Velo
Core Network Services & Protocols – Strong understanding of DHCP, NAC (802.1X), DNS, RADIUS, Syslog, and related foundational network technologies
Expert Troubleshooting Abilities – Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, perform deep packet analysis, and resolve multi-layered network incidents
Root Cause Analysis – Ability to conduct thorough RCA activities and document systemic issues with corrective action recommendations
Architecture & Design Experience – Proven experience designing resilient, scalable network architectures and understanding how network decisions impact the broader infrastructure ecosystem
On-Call Participation – Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support, critical incidents, and planned maintenance
Organizational Skills – Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage workloads in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Stress & Change Management – Effective under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational demands
Decision-Making Skills – Excellent judgment with the ability to make rapid, informed decisions in complex or high-stakes situations
Professional Integrity – Demonstrates a high level of integrity, trustworthiness, confidentiality, and accountability in all interactions
Preferred
Advanced Security & Access Solutions – Experience with technologies such as Cisco ISE, Palo Alto GlobalProtect, and Aruba networking/wireless solutions
Cloud Networking Experience – Hands-on experience designing or supporting cloud networking in Azure or AWS, including VNETs, security groups, routing, and hybrid connectivity
ITIL Framework Knowledge – Familiarity with ITIL methodologies and best practices for change management, incident response, and service delivery
Architectural & Business Planning Skills – Demonstrated ability to develop architectural proposals, create business cases, and guide design implementation through structured planning processes
Collaboration & Documentation Tools – Working experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms for workflow management and collaborative documentation
Communication & Leadership – Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences across all organizational levels
Benefits
Medical Plans, including FSA and HSA
Dental and Vision
401(k) (Roth and Traditional)
Pet Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time and Sick Time off
10 Paid Holidays and 1 Birthday Pay
Paid Volunteer Time
College Tuition Reimbursement
Company
SILAC Insurance Company
SILAC Insurance Company is an insurance company that offers financial services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Hildene
2025-12-08Acquired
2023-01-06Private Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
G. Daniel Acker
President and Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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