Staff Engineer – Hardware Engineering (Network Automation) REMOTE

Staff Engineer – Hardware Engineering (Network Automation)   
  
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.  
 
Position Description  
As an integral part of our hardware engineering division, you will lead efforts in design, development, implementation of test plans and test automation. Enable integration of various functional and system test scripts and maintain automation. The ideal candidate will ensure the SONiC NOS (Network operating system) and ONOS (Open Network Operating System) software, ASIC and platform features are scalable and reliable.  You will ensure SONiC and ONOS are validated in hybrid cloud, server virtualization and legacy network systems. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive hardware reliability, efficiency, and foresight in our data centers, laying foundations for the future of our server infrastructure.  
 
Position Responsibilities  
As a Staff Engineer, you will:  
•    Play a vital role in the network architectural strategy for continued improvement in product quality early in the development process to deployment  
•    Design, architect, and implement highly scalable test plan using industry best practices 
•    Develop and maintain automated scripts for commit sanity, functional, system, regression, performance, and security testing 
•    Develop reusable automation tests and libraries to streamline test development 
•    Implement data-driven and parameterized testing strategies to maximize test coverage and efficiency 
•    Keep a finger on the pulse of industry innovations, especially network architecture and test infrastructure and CICD.  Also, lead adaptation and advancement within our infrastructure 
•    Mentor other engineers   
•    Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams   

Qualifications  
•    Design and develop functional/system/solution test plans 
•    Design and develop automation/coding in Python 
•    Deep understanding and hands-on experience in network systems on legacy, public/hybrid, cloud, and virtualized NOS vendors, ensuring system reliability and security
•    Extensive background working with any network protocols in switching, routing, and security features. (IP-CLOS, VXLAN-EVPN, MPLS, Segment Routing, IPSec VPN, Firewall topologies) 
•    Hands-on experience with any of public cloud technologies on AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI 
•    Proficiency in scripting and automation, with adept use of Terraform, Ansible, and Linux 
•    Expertise in version control systems (e.g., git), CICD tools (e.g., Jenkins) 
•    Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., docker, Kubernetes)  
•    Insight into the interplay between hardware and network architectures within large-scale data center environments  
•    Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to integration details  
•    Proven collaborative spirit, thriving in fast-paced, interdisciplinary settings, and managing multiple high-stake projects efficiently  
•    Network, Cloud and Virtualization certifications are preferred 
 
Required Experience  
•    8+ years of python script development experience, hands-on experience in the validating software defined networking (SDN) solutions 
•    8 + years of expert level knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP and others 
•    Experience with network programmability frameworks and APIs (e.g., NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC) for automation and orchestration  
•    Expertise in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting routing, switching and security solutions 
•    Proficiency in network security concepts including firewalls, VPNS, IDS/IPS, and Access control lists (ACLs)  
•    Proficient in management (e.g., OpenStack), network OS & server virtualization and orchestration technologies (e.g., docker, Kubernetes)   
•    Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, providing technical guidance and expertise 
•    Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including product management, development, and support  
 
Desired Experience  
•    8+ years of professional script development experience 
•    4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks  
•    3+ years of experience with network and server systems architecture and design 
•    3+ years of experience working with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service <