The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.6B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago.

What you will do

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for managing the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems, firewalls, and other network security hardware. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a secure and efficient network environment while providing proactive insights into application performance and risk areas.

Essential Functions

Troubleshoot network systems and recommend improvements to enhance performance. Participate in network planning, engineering, and architecture while developing technical standards. Plan and recommend network hardware, systems management software, and network architecture. Research and evaluate new products and services, recommending enhancements to existing network systems. Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and proactively identify areas for improvement. Serve as a liaison with vendors to ensure proper operation and maintenance of network equipment. Analyze network components for upgrades and recommend enhancements. Configure and maintain routers, switches, and Wi-Fi network systems for LAN/WAN. Maintain accurate configuration and change control documentation while reviewing service levels. Utilize expert knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, Extreme Networks switches, and F5 Networks load balancers to manage security and network infrastructure. Provide work leadership and training to network engineers.

Additional Responsibilities

Develop disaster recovery scripts and participate in disaster recovery testing. Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred. 4-7 years of experience in network engineering, network security, or related IT infrastructure roles.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues. Excellent collaboration and team-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong technical aptitude with a deep understanding of LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi networks and TCP/IP. Experience with packet capture analysis and network security protocols. Ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Salary Range

Senior Network Engineer: $86,413 - $ 129,619

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement, and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full-time employees, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Life Insurance and Disability Benefits 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based on annual company financial results) Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations Company-Paid Family Leave & Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Voluntary Benefits – Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance Student Loan Refinancing Services Care.com Membership with Back-up Care and Senior Solutions Business Travel Accident Insurance Matching Gifts Program Paid Volunteer Day Employee Referral Award Program Wellness 

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non-overtime eligible) position. Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.