Distinguished Engineer – Data Center Network Architecture & Engineering
Core
Define and lead the next generation of data center networking for GEICO's Private Cloud, Platform Engineering, AI/ML, and enterprise application ecosystems.
Role type
Distinguished Engineer (Data Center Network Architecture & Engineering)
Builds
Hyperscale-inspired network platforms, software-defined networking, network automation, and cloud connectivity.
Domain
Insurance / Data Center Networking / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Data center networking architecture, Layer 2/3 protocols (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, ECMP, MPLS, OSPF), Leaf-spine/Clos fabrics, Software-defined networking, Network virtualization, Cloud networking (Private/Hybrid/Public), Kubernetes networking, OpenStack networking, Linux system architecture, Distributed systems, Software development (Go, Python, C/C++, Rust, Java), Network automation (APIs, IaC, GitOps), Observability/Telemetry, Zero Trust security.
Preferred skills
15+ years networking/infrastructure/cloud experience, 10+ years enterprise/hyperscale architecture design, Open networking technologies, Disaggregated network operating systems, SmartNICs/DPUs.
Technologies
OpenStack, Kubernetes, SmartNICs, DPUs, GitOps, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, OSPF, Go, Python, C/C++, Rust, Java
Responsibilities
Define long-term architectural vision for data center network infrastructure; Design and evolve large-scale data center network architectures; Lead design and implementation of software-defined networking capabilities; Build automated network provisioning and lifecycle management platforms; Partner with cloud, compute, storage, and platform engineering teams; Mentor Principal, Senior Staff, and Staff Engineers.
Seniority
Distinguished Engineer, highest level technical authority
