Staff Software Engineer - Networking (REMOTE)

Position Summary 
GEICO is seeking a Staff Engineer with a deep focus on network engineering and automation on Open-source network systems, cloud, and legacy vendor systems. This advanced role requires a thorough understanding of network design, architecture, ecosystem of server technologies and public cloud ensuring our hardware infrastructure is not only robust and efficient but also pioneering in its advancements. 

Qualifications  
Strong understanding of Security technologies, solutions and deep network system design knowledge and experience. 
Familiarity with Software-Defined network architectures and solutions with network operating systems such as open source SONiC, traditional network protocols such as BGP, HW abstraction layer such as Open Compute SAI. 
Familiarity with virtualization technologies and their interaction with underlying storage infrastructures.  
Proven ability to concentrate and demonstrate a capacity for learning technical concepts and adapting to new technologies quickly 
Strong understanding of Software-defined network infrastructure for Hybrid Cloud, including public and private cloud environments. Experience with SDN Controllers such as ONOS SD-Fabric 
Experience in Linux operating systems and programming languages such as C/C#, Java, Python, GoLang 
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to work effectively with various teams within the organization, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and external partners. 

Desired Experience  
8+ years of network operations and automation experience  
6+ years of experience with systems architecture and design  
5+ years of experience in open-source network solutions 
5+ years of experience working with hyper scale cloud provider solutions 
5+ years of development in a large-scale, mission-critical environment  
5+ years' experience with automated testing including Unit, Integration, and End-to-End functional testing 
 
Education  
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

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Annual Salary

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.

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.