Engineer I– Network Services (Network Edge Engineering) REMOTE

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime 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 Description

Our Engineer I is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to collaboratively design creative solutions to complex problems. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has an understanding of Identity and Access control policy platform and can leverage their skills to deliver enterprise network security services.

Position Responsibilities

As an Engineer I, you will:

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems
• 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
• 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 24×7 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

Qualifications

• Work independently and as part of a larger group comprised of different technical and business areas
• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
• 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
• Familiarity with VB script, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of common application architectures and communications protocols is desired
• Strong problem-solving ability 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment 
• Strong coding skills, with the ability to produce high quality code that is reusable and repeatable without being overly complex 
• Well-rounded experiences outside of the classroom with different technologies, resulting in projects that demonstrate strong engineering skills and abilities 

Experience

• Professional experience on collaboration platforms that support hybrid and cloud calling, voicemail, video, meetings, messaging, and events or internship experience

Education

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

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Annual Salary

$55,000.00 – $160,000.00

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.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified 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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