Staff Network Engineer

GEICO

Actively hiring
Ca Palo Alto Office, US Posted 119 days ago $110,000–$230,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Staff Engineer on our distinguished engineering team, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and SD-WAN solutions. Your daily tasks will involve ensuring optimal performance through security measures, policy implementation, and proactive issue resolution while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with stakeholders on customized designs. You will work with leading vendors like Cisco, HPE-Aruba, Zscaler, and Palo Alto to deploy cutting-edge technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, and wireless protocols, requiring proficiency in BGP, OSPF, and programming languages like Python or C++. With a focus on cloud services including AWS, GCP, and Azure, you will drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization.

Skills

SD-WAN MPLS VPN Firewalls Wireless BGP OSPF Cisco HPE-Aruba Zscaler Palo_Alto Python AWS GCP Azure CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and implement network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
  • Develop and enforce network policies to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Deploy and support SD-WAN solutions for optimal performance, security, and reliability.
  • Configure and optimize wired and wireless security measures to enhance network protection.
  • Monitor network performance and resolve issues proactively to maintain maximum uptime.
  • Mentor engineering teams, coaching on technical expertise and best practices.
  • Create and re-engineer processes and automation scripts to improve quality and efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of professional experience in network engineering or operations.
  • Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting SD-WAN solutions and WAN technologies.
  • Strong understanding of wireless protocols, network security principles, and routing protocols.
  • Experience with major networking vendors such as Cisco, HPE-Aruba, Zscaler, and Palo Alto.
  • Programming skills in at least one language (GO, Java, C++, Python, or C#) for network automation.
  • Active certifications like CCIE or willingness to pursue CCNP within 12 months.

Market check

Salary context

This $110,000–$230,000 range sits above 51% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$127,150–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$209,887

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About GEICO

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States, offering affordable auto, home, renters, and other personal insurance products. Industry: Insurance

GEICO currently has 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$230,000 across 128 roles with salary data.

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