Network Engineer II - DDI

  • Hartford, CT
  • Posted 11 hours ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 114,700.00 - 189,200.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Property And Casualty Insurance
Innovation
Collaboration
Training
Business Continuity Planning
Firewall
Provisioning
Forms
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
DHCP
Intellectual Property
IP
Systems Analysis/design
Workflow
Disaster Recovery
Cloud Computing
Management
Network Administration
Business Acumen
Estimating
Network Design
Use Cases
Negotiations
Microsoft Excel
Mentorship
Active Listening
Leadership
SAFE
Network
Motivation
Computer Science
Network Engineering
Health Insurance
Coaching
Law

Job Details

Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$114,700.00 - $189,200.00

Target Openings
1

What Is the Opportunity?
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.
What Will You Do?
  • 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.


Technical Execution:
  • 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.


Strategic Input:
  • 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.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

Technical Expertise & Education:
  • 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.


Strategic & Business Acumen:
  • 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.


Leadership & Influence:
  • 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.


What is a Must Have?
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in work experience plus 4 years of network engineering experience.


What Is in It for You?
  • 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.


Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

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