GEICO
Staff Network Engineer – Cloud Networking
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. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co‑creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.
Position Summary Our Staff Network Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build public cloud VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, subnets, and network routing. You’ll also enhance existing systems and identify opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge supporting large‑scale and complex networks with a strong understanding of networking protocols, technologies, and standards.
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 ensure security best practices are enforced in an effective and scalable manner.
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 and solutions 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 and expertise to resolve critical incidents and outages.
Consistently 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, demonstrate adaptability, and sponsor continuous learning.
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 designs and configurations.
Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime 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.
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, and GCP.
Extensive hands‑on experience with public cloud networking such as ILB load balancers, VNETs, firewalls, NSG, and network services like Cloud DNS and proxy.
Strong understanding of network security principles, best practices, and compliance requirements including VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption.
Strong automation skills, building Azure and AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
Highly proficient in architecture assessment and proposals.
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, and 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
Base Pay Range $110,000.00/yr – $230,000.00/yr
Location Chicago, IL
GEICO Pledge Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most while constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, certifications, and coaching.
Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success rooted in integrity, a bias for action, and a winning mindset.
Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical, mental, emotional health, and financial future.
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage for you and your family.
Market‑competitive compensation; 401K plan with 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; tuition assistance.
Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
Workplace flexibility and GEICO Flex program to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industry Insurance
GEICO provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants, encouraging a discrimination‑free and harassment‑free environment. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential functions of the job, unless an undue hardship would result.
GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
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Position Summary Our Staff Network Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build public cloud VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, subnets, and network routing. You’ll also enhance existing systems and identify opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge supporting large‑scale and complex networks with a strong understanding of networking protocols, technologies, and standards.
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 ensure security best practices are enforced in an effective and scalable manner.
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 and solutions 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 and expertise to resolve critical incidents and outages.
Consistently 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, demonstrate adaptability, and sponsor continuous learning.
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 designs and configurations.
Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime 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.
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, and GCP.
Extensive hands‑on experience with public cloud networking such as ILB load balancers, VNETs, firewalls, NSG, and network services like Cloud DNS and proxy.
Strong understanding of network security principles, best practices, and compliance requirements including VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption.
Strong automation skills, building Azure and AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
Highly proficient in architecture assessment and proposals.
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, and 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
Base Pay Range $110,000.00/yr – $230,000.00/yr
Location Chicago, IL
GEICO Pledge Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most while constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, certifications, and coaching.
Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success rooted in integrity, a bias for action, and a winning mindset.
Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical, mental, emotional health, and financial future.
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage for you and your family.
Market‑competitive compensation; 401K plan with 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; tuition assistance.
Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
Workplace flexibility and GEICO Flex program to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industry Insurance
GEICO provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants, encouraging a discrimination‑free and harassment‑free environment. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential functions of the job, unless an undue hardship would result.
GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
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