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This role bridges tactical solution engineering and broader architectural direction: it leads complex cross-domain implementations (data center, campus, cloud connectivity, security services, automation) and assures scalable, secure, high-performance network services for employees, partners and customers in a 24x7 mission-critical environment. The Staff Network Engineer executes and optimizes approved architectural patterns and drives multi-cloud integration, advanced automation and cross-technology troubleshooting.\nGeo-Salary Information\nAn in-person interview may be required during the hiring process\nState specific pay scales for this role are as follows:\n$101,167 to $204,439 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)\n$91,970 to $185,853 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)\n$82,773 to $167,268 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)\nIn CA: Typical hiring range is $137,523 to $191,004\nThe expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.\nResponsibilities\nDeliver High Quality Solutions\nEngineer and optimize complex hybrid (on-prem / multi-cloud) network topologies (VPC/VNet design, transit / hub architectures, SD-WAN overlays, segmentation) for performance, resiliency and cost efficiency.\nDevelop and refine reusable network automation playbooks and infrastructure-as-code templates (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions workflows) to standardize provisioning and reduce manual changes.\nLead advanced troubleshooting and post-incident engineering reviews for high severity, multi-layer issues (routing, security policies, load balancing, cloud gateways).\nEvaluate emerging networking features (cloud edge services, private connectivity options, observability enhancements) and pilot solutions under established architectural guidance.\nDeliver IT Initiatives\nServe as technical lead for medium to large network and cloud connectivity projects (migrations, expansions, modernization) ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.\nProduce and maintain detailed engineering artifacts (high / low-level designs, diagrams, test plans, implementation & rollback procedures, automation scripts).\nCoordinate interdependencies with Security, Platform, Storage, Application and Telecom teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery.\nProvide technical input to lifecycle refresh planning and capacity modeling aligned with approved roadmaps.\nManage Network Services Resources and Expenses\nProvide senior technical mentoring to Network Engineers, guiding design reviews, configuration validations and knowledge transfer on cloud and automation patterns.\nSupply detailed utilization and efficiency metrics (bandwidth, session counts, policy objects, cloud egress costs) to support optimization and budgeting.\nHelp enforce standards for configuration baselines, documentation quality, inventory accuracy and license utilization.\nProvide Excellent User Experience\nEngineer solutions emphasizing reliability, low latency, predictable performance and simplified operational support.\nEnsure knowledge base / run-book content and self-service artifacts (automation triggers, standardized change templates) are current and consumable.\nContribute to high severity incident communications, translating technical status into clear business impact and action steps.\nPartner with stakeholders to validate new services (pilot testing, user acceptance, performance benchmarks) and incorporate feedback.\nQualifications\nEducation\nMinimum:\nBS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.\nPreferred:\nOne or more advanced professional certifications in core networking / cloud platforms (Cisco CCNP/CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Palo Alto Networks PCNSE, Arista ACE). Ongoing progress toward additional certifications expected.\nExperience\nMinimum:\n8+ years progressive network engineering experience in medium-large enterprise environments.\n3+ years designing and operating cloud provider networks (AWS VPC, Azure, hybrid connectivity, private endpoints, cloud firewalls, etc).\nDemonstrated leadership of complex multi-site / multi-cloud implementation or migration efforts.\nHands-on automation experience (infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, scripting, GitHub Actions workflow orchestration) driving operational efficiency.\nAdvanced troubleshooting across routing, switching, network security, load balancing, DNS, and connectivity to cloud / SaaS services.\nPreferred:\n5 or more years of expertise with Load balancing technologies such as F5\n5 or more years of expertise with Firewalls such as Palo Alto Networks\n5 or more years of expertise with datacenter switching fabric such as Arista Networks\nExposure to leveraging AI for programming, automation, and troubleshooting\nSkills & Abilities\nExpert knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols (spanning tree variants, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and advanced routing policies (traffic engineering, communities, route filtering).\nStrong proficiency with network security technologies (next-gen firewalls, IPS/IDS, segmentation, VPN, zero trust access) and encryption / certificate management basics.\nDeep familiarity with cloud networking constructs (transit gateways, virtual network peering, private link / endpoints, cloud load balancers, DNS, firewall policies) and hybrid integration patterns.\nSkilled in network automation (Terraform modules, Ansible playbooks, GitHub Actions workflows, Python scripting for API / telemetry integration) with version control discipline.\nAdvanced use of telemetry, flow analytics, packet capture, synthetic monitoring and observability platforms to drive data-informed decisions.\nAbility to perform detailed capacity and performance modeling (bandwidth forecasts, connection limits, latency baselines) and translate findings to planning actions.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills; able to tailor technical concepts to diverse audiences.\nProven mentorship, collaborative and leadership behaviors without formal people management authority.\nAbility to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.\nHighly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail; able to manage multiple complex workloads.\nAbility to work on demand to provide 24x7 mission critical support.\nProven analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nCommitment to Mercury’s Leadership and Core Values of People, Service Excellence, Trustworthiness, Process Simplicity and Product Value.\nAbout the Company\nWhy choose a career at Mercury?\nAt Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.\nOur team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.\nWe care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.\nLearn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers\nPerks and Benefits\nWe offer many great benefits, including:\nCompetitive compensation\nFlexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions\nPaid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)\nIncentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)\nMedical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance\n401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match\nEngaging work environment\nPromotional opportunities\nEducation assistance\nProfessional and personal development opportunities\nCompany recognition program\nHealth and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more\nMercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. 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