Staff Network Engineer – Cloud Networking Job at GEICO in Dallas
GEICO, Dallas, TX, United States
Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Staff Cloud Network Engineer with a passion for building high‑performance, low‑maintenance, zero‑downtime public cloud Azure and AWS platforms, and applications. The engineer will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization focused on engineering excellence, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
Position Description
Our Staff Network Engineer works with Staff and Senior Engineers to innovate and build public cloud VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, subnets, and network routing, and to enhance existing systems. The engineer will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that increases delivery velocity and unlocks new engineering capabilities.
Position Responsibilities
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex public cloud Azure and AWS network solutions to meet business requirements and objectives.
Maintain network standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, reliability, and security across the organization.
Work closely with the Security team to enforce security best practices.
Design, deploy, and support SD‑WAN solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
Implement and maintain wired and wireless security measures.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement innovative network technologies that drive operational efficiency and business value.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend strategic investments and enhancements to network infrastructure.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for complex network issues, providing guidance to resolve critical incidents and outages.
Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, and measure outcomes to ensure desired results.
Configure and maintain SD‑WAN edge devices, gateways, and controllers to support dynamic traffic routing, QoS, and security policies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop customized SD‑WAN designs and configurations.
Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to maximize uptime.
Serve as a role model and mentor, helping coach and strengthen the technical expertise of the engineering and product community.
Influence and educate executives.
Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours support and maintenance activities.
Qualifications
Expert‑level knowledge of cloud networking infrastructure and hybrid connectivity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Extensive hands‑on experience with public cloud networking, ILB load balancers, VNETs, firewalls, NSGs, Cloud DNS, and proxy services.
Strong understanding of network security principles, best practices, and compliance requirements (VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption).
Strong automation skills, building Azure and AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
Highly proficient in architecture assessment and proposal development.
Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches.
Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.
Experience
6+ years of professional experience in public cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP).
6+ years of experience with architecture and design.
6+ years of experience in cloud automation using Terraform.
6+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
Annual Salary
$110,000.00 – $230,000.00. This range is a general guideline; final compensation considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, training, location, and market factors.
The GEICO Pledge
Great Company: We help our customers through life’s twists and turns and continually evolve to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Careers: We offer personalized development programs, training, certification assistance, mentorship, and coaching for career growth.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, integrity, action, and a winning mindset, rooted in core values and belonging.
Great Rewards: We provide compensation and benefits that enhance physical, mental, emotional health and financial future.
Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored to overall well‑being.
Financial benefits: market‑competitive pay, 401(k) plan with 6% match, performance incentives, tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits such as mental health care, fertility, and adoption assistance.
Flexible workspace: GEICO Flex program allows work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for 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 unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the Company. We maintain a workplace free from intimidation, harassment, discrimination, and mutual respect among all associates and applicants.
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GEICO is seeking an experienced Staff Cloud Network Engineer with a passion for building high‑performance, low‑maintenance, zero‑downtime public cloud Azure and AWS platforms, and applications. The engineer will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization focused on engineering excellence, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
Position Description
Our Staff Network Engineer works with Staff and Senior Engineers to innovate and build public cloud VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, subnets, and network routing, and to enhance existing systems. The engineer will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that increases delivery velocity and unlocks new engineering capabilities.
Position Responsibilities
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex public cloud Azure and AWS network solutions to meet business requirements and objectives.
Maintain network standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, reliability, and security across the organization.
Work closely with the Security team to enforce security best practices.
Design, deploy, and support SD‑WAN solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
Implement and maintain wired and wireless security measures.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement innovative network technologies that drive operational efficiency and business value.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend strategic investments and enhancements to network infrastructure.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for complex network issues, providing guidance to resolve critical incidents and outages.
Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, and measure outcomes to ensure desired results.
Configure and maintain SD‑WAN edge devices, gateways, and controllers to support dynamic traffic routing, QoS, and security policies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop customized SD‑WAN designs and configurations.
Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to maximize uptime.
Serve as a role model and mentor, helping coach and strengthen the technical expertise of the engineering and product community.
Influence and educate executives.
Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours support and maintenance activities.
Qualifications
Expert‑level knowledge of cloud networking infrastructure and hybrid connectivity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Extensive hands‑on experience with public cloud networking, ILB load balancers, VNETs, firewalls, NSGs, Cloud DNS, and proxy services.
Strong understanding of network security principles, best practices, and compliance requirements (VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption).
Strong automation skills, building Azure and AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
Highly proficient in architecture assessment and proposal development.
Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches.
Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.
Experience
6+ years of professional experience in public cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP).
6+ years of experience with architecture and design.
6+ years of experience in cloud automation using Terraform.
6+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
Annual Salary
$110,000.00 – $230,000.00. This range is a general guideline; final compensation considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, training, location, and market factors.
The GEICO Pledge
Great Company: We help our customers through life’s twists and turns and continually evolve to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Careers: We offer personalized development programs, training, certification assistance, mentorship, and coaching for career growth.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, integrity, action, and a winning mindset, rooted in core values and belonging.
Great Rewards: We provide compensation and benefits that enhance physical, mental, emotional health and financial future.
Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored to overall well‑being.
Financial benefits: market‑competitive pay, 401(k) plan with 6% match, performance incentives, tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits such as mental health care, fertility, and adoption assistance.
Flexible workspace: GEICO Flex program allows work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for 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 unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the Company. We maintain a workplace free from intimidation, harassment, discrimination, and mutual respect among all associates and applicants.
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