Network Engineer I

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our  journey as we strive to transform the insurance  carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible.

Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our  internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

The purpose of this job is to support the Network Engineers in the development and maintenance of ICW Group’s network infrastructure. This position exists to ensure that the company’s supporting computing environment technologies are properly engineered, administered, maintained, and secured in support of ICW Group’s business outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains, configures, and supports networking devices.

• Provides 2nd Tier technical support for internal customers.
• Provides problem resolution for network performance and network related issues.
• Prioritizes and directs the day-to-day technical tasks for operational management of the network.
• Works directly with ICW’s Information Security team to analyze and mitigate risks at the network level.
• Completes assigned initiatives and tasks on time and on budget.

Participates in Network infrastructure projects in support of Company objectives. 

• Participates in the creation, implementation, and continual improvement of standards, processes, and procedures required to deliver high quality customer service.
• Works directly with IT Project Managers, Program Managers and Architects to evaluate design details and provide information on current and proposed network infrastructure considerations.
• Works directly with IT Project Managers and Program Managers to understand business requirements and impact of design considerations.
• Implements networking technologies including LAN, MPLS, SAN fabric switches, Server Load balancers, WAN, VoIP, vSwitches, in a multivendor environment.
• Plans, researches, develops, and tests new networking technologies in support of business operations.

Ensures compliance to ICW ITIL and regulatory processes.

• Adheres to and complies with ICW Group’s privacy and security policies.
• Creates and updates network infrastructure diagrams, test plans, and supporting documentation.
• Maintains or exceeds Service Levels to business customers for established Service Level Agreements.
• Assists with budget planning and procurement of networking hardware and software as directed in cost effective manner.
• Participates in information gathering for ICW’s audit and regulatory processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred with a major or emphasis in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Minimum 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a Co-location environment required.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

CCNA, JNCIA, CCNP or JNCIS certifications preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Ability to identify, prioritize, and solve complex network-related problems. Ability to work in a fast paced complex and dynamic environment. Works well under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity.  Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills. Good verbal communication skills. Juniper networking experience required. In-depth knowledge of the OSI model. Knowledge of firewall configuration and troubleshooting. Knowledge of different network types (i.e. LAN, WAN). Working knowledge of TCP/IP and routing protocols in including BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF. Working knowledge of network monitoring tools such as Solar Winds preferred. Ability to administer support and maintenance on Switches and Routers, Firewalls, Lo