Network Engineer II - DDI

Travelers • Hartford, CT

12d

About The Position

Travelers is seeking a Network Engineer II to join our organization as we grow and transform our Enterprise Technology Solutions organization. Our Network Engineers orchestrate high-performance network topologies, implements redundant architectures for business continuity, establishes security frameworks through firewalls, and leverages automation and Infrastructure as Code methodologies to enable rapid, consistent network provisioning. By creating resilient, scalable, and secure network foundations, Network Engineering directly impacts the organization's operational capabilities, digital transformation initiatives, and ability to deliver seamless technology experiences to both internal and external customers across increasingly complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, this this role. This role will be primarily responsible for managing and supporting DNS, DHCP, IP Management infrastructure and services, on premise and in the cloud, and support service automation and pipeline development for delivery to end users. Responsible for performing complex analysis, design and implementation of network infrastructure platforms across cloud and on-premises environments with a degree of accuracy and speed as an individual contributor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in work experience plus 4 years of network engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• 5-6 years of network engineering/administration experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of network platform expertise with understanding of technical concepts necessary for effective network management, awareness of network industry trends, willingness and concern for business issues and network priorities, in-depth knowledge of immediate network systems and some knowledge of adjacent systems.
• Intermediate delivery skills including accurate timeline estimation for network tasks, steady delivery pace to achieve commitments, contribution to network architecture strategy, building for different use cases while staying solution focused, ensuring automation, delivering complete network solutions in small batches, and identifying/negotiating important tradeoffs.
• Strong problem solver who builds network solutions for the long term, resolves new network issues, recognizes mistakes as learning opportunities, and consistently breaks down large network problems into smaller, manageable components.
• Strong communicator who translates complex network concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• You excel at documenting work accessibly, mentoring others while remaining open to learning, and asking the right clarifying questions on requirements.
• Your active listening and inclusive approach creates space for all team members to contribute meaningfully.
• You demonstrate intermediate leadership skills by fostering safe learning environments where network engineers can grow and thrive.
• Your self-motivation drives continuous identification of improvement opportunities, and you effectively track and support team progress toward shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement advanced technical requirements for network infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices.
• Design and optimize network deployment processes and automation workflows for hybrid cloud environments.
• Facilitate architecture of robust network infrastructure solutions that support connectivity services across the technology stack.
• Work independently on both well-scoped and loosely scoped network infrastructure engineering problems in complex environments.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and disaster recovery systems for network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises deployments.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced Network Engineers while expanding knowledge in emerging network infrastructure technologies.
• This role may manage others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees