GEICO · 4 hours ago
Network Engineer II
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expGEICO is a leading insurance provider dedicated to delivering quality coverage and innovative solutions. The Network Engineer II role focuses on building high-performance network services and ensuring the security of information systems while collaborating across teams to address complex challenges.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems
Design, test, and implement new or re-engineered network services, security applications, and platform solutions
Provide daily support and perform maintenance tasks for security infrastructure components including, but not limited to, Web Security Gateways (Zscaler, CISCO WSA), Network Access Control systems (ISE), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Web Application Firewall (WAF), Firewall policy and rules implementation, etc
Collaborate with members of other infrastructure and applications teams to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot GEICO’s security infrastructure systems
Triage, analyze, and perform root cause analysis for security and network-related issues
Provide 24x7 after hours on-call support and support for off-hour implementations as needed
Publish documentation for runbooks, as-builts, and design references
Understand and promote network standards, reference architectures, and frameworks
Qualification
Required
Experience with utilizing open-source frameworks in an enterprise
Understanding the current regulatory environment and related implications to security and audit compliance (SOX, PCI, etc.)
Work independently and as part of a larger group comprised of different technical and business areas
Network automation experience with Python, Ansible or Teraform
Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems
Understanding networking and network components, including subnets, DMZs, routers, switches, and firewalls
Awareness of the general cyber security threat landscape, including common vulnerabilities, exploits, social engineering, and malware
Experience in end-to-end problem determination and troubleshooting system issues, including root cause analysis
Familiarity with VB script, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
Knowledge of common application architectures and communications protocols is desired
Knowledge of cloud-based proxy and firewall (Zscaler and Imperva is preferred)
Experience with platform performance, capacity, configuration, and fault management is desired
Experience in public Cloud infrastructure with preference to Microsoft Azure is desired
Strong problem-solving ability
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
One or more of the following active certifications are highly desired: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or willingness to complete within 6-8 months, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security) or willingness to complete within 18 months, CompTIA Security+ or willingness to complete within 6 months
2+ years of professional software development experience in a large-scale network environment
2+ years of experience with architecture and design
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
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
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unknown1996-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Todd Combs
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Clayton Johnson
Sr. Director of Product Management
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