Network Administrator

Auto-Owners Insurance Company • Lansing, MI

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist). This role handles the administration of the networks for two data centers, our Home Office campus, and branch offices. A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field with a focus in Networking Systems or equivalent experience is required. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field with a focus in Networking Systems or equivalent experience
• Experience with IOS NX-OS
• Experience with Dynamic Routing Protocols (including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP)
• Experience with Data Center knowledge (including VDC, VPC, Port-Channeling, HSRP, Spanning Tree, etc.)
• Experience with VoIP Phone System (PRI, SIP, CUBE)
• Experience with Communications Collaboration Product Suites (Voicemail, Instant Messaging)
• Experience with Firewalls, including IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and IDS (Intrusion Detection System)
• Experience with WAN (Wide Area Network) acceleration devices
• Experience with TACACS (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System)
• Experience with NAC (Network Access Control)
• Experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Experience with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
• Great customer service skills
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Self-motivating individual with a proven history of growing technical skills
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Network administration certifications or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting any network equipment or connection issues (Routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, WAN acceleration devices, firewalls, etc)
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing network equipment upgrades
• Being the point of contact for contracted companies that are servicing our remote branches
• Ability to convey ideas to multiple audiences
• Provide proposals and recommendations for network enhancements
• Occasional maintenance or upgrades that fall outside of normal business hours are required
• Administration of voice systems

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Excellent compensation/benefits package
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level