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IT Network Administrator (Finance)



Division or Field Office:

Enterprise IT Infrastructure & Operations Division
Department of Position: Infrastructure Admn & Ops Dept
Work from:
Corporate Office in Erie, Pa Salary Range:
$77,638.00-$124,019.00*

salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired.Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.Coverage begins your first day of work.
  • Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
  • Pension.We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
  • Paid time off.Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
  • Career development.Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

IT Network Administrator assists in the planning, design, and purchasing of moderate to complex enterprise data network and network security infrastructure hardware and software technologies. This role performs the installation, configuration, upgrade/enhancement, maintenance/support, of the network technologies within the network core and/or network security focus areas.

What You'll Do:
This opportunity is for aIT Sr Network AdministratororIT Network Administratorand will focus on:

  • Configure, design, and support implementation in Cloud deployments. Responsible for leading Cloud networking conversations with Cloud COE and application teams.
  • Responsible for all aspects of network administration including LAN, WAN, Internet, Wireless, Application Load Balancers, Packet Capture Analysis, OSPF and BGP dynamic routing protocols.
  • Performs administration of networks, systems and databases including investigation and diagnostics of problems that are deep in multiple technologies and/or platforms and seeks root cause analysis in related domains. Completes projects/outcomes of high complexity. Installs new network server hardware and other devices. Performs complex upgrades, troubleshoots and fixes of network hardware and software issues.
  • Implements, maintains, modifies and supports assigned applications. Works in conjunction with appropriate IT staff to complete project plans, define project scope and participates in systems integration activities.
  • Ensures maintenance of system, tracks systems performance regularly and identifies performance issues and tuning opportunities; recommends improvements where applicable.

Preferred experience & Skills:

  • Cloud network knowledge, experience, and certifications are strongly preferred.
  • Experience with ISE, ACI, and/or DNA Center. CCNP or higher Cisco Certification preferred.
  • Enterprise VPN experience

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Installs, configures, upgrades/enhances, maintains/supports, scripts/automates hardware/software technologies, and develops/maintains system documentation within the network core or network security practice areas with minimal supervision.
  • Maintains and monitors key metrics for capacity (forecasting, planning), license management, overall system health/performance and alerts, recommends and performs changes accordingly to tune network systems in support of changing business requirements.
  • Supports and/or leads low to moderate complexity work within network core or network security practice areas; Participates in cross portfolio projects with low to moderate complexity that require network scripting/configuration changes and aggressive release delivery schedules
  • Collaborates and contributes to the resolution of major incidents across impacted technical domains in a 24/7 enterprise environment through analysis of system logs, correlation of events within practice areas, assists with escalation to application owners or vendors as needed to achieve quick resolution and determine root cause, and participates in on-call on a rotational basis
  • Supports system controls within the network; monitors for remediation gaps to the minimum baseline standards (MBS), responds to and remediates vulnerability and audit findings, ensures system and data integrity, alerts to abnormal system and user activity, and develops, tests, and automates disaster recovery plans.
  • Develops and maintains a broad understanding of the overall computing environment and knowledge of network concepts, technologies, protocols, and tools; Follows ITIL standards; Embraces emerging technologies and principles

The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.

Capabilities

  • Collaborates
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Quality
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Instills Trust
  • Nimble Learning
  • Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
  • Self-Development
  • Values Diversity

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience in a related technical field; and two years of professional experience in a related technical field; or
  • Associate's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience in a related technical field; and four years of professional experience in a related technical field; or
  • High School degree and six years of professional experience in a related technical field, required.

Additional Experience

Experience with one or more aspects of network administration preferred.

  • Network Core (Voice/Data) Focus includes: LAN, WAN, Internet, Wireless, Application Load Balancers (F5 BIG-IP), Packet Capture Analysis, OSPF and BGP dynamic routing protocols; ISE, ACI, DNA Center and/or Cloud network management; working with telecommunications carriers and ISPs to troubleshoot outages and issues; understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS); the OSI and TCP/IP model; Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools.

Experience in one or more aspects of network securitypreferred

  • Network Security Focus includes: Firewall platforms and policy administration, Web Content Filtering, Network Access Control, and Packet Capture Utilities; Dynamic Routing and Cloud Security; Knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and access control models; Working knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools; Basic proficiency in scripting and automation for network operations (e.g., Python, PowerShell); Understanding network segmentation, URL filtering, Cloud Security, Cloud PVC's and dynamic routing; Experience with firewalls and network security mechanisms; Knowledge of network hardware and equipment (Cisco switches, router, Firewalls, etc.).

Designations and/or Licenses

  • CCNA Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Rarely
  • Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
  • Driving; Occasional (<20>
  • Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20>
  • Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Rarely
  • Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
  • Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Rarely

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