Staff Network Engineer at Applied Systems

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Amazing Career Moments Happen Here Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible. Position Overview We're seeking an experienced and highly skilled Staff Network Engineer to join our GIS Network Engineering team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade network infrastructure spanning multiple global data centers and cloud environments, supporting the Applied Systems platforms that serve thousands of insurance agencies across North America and the UK. You will be a key contributor to our cloud and datacenter networking initiatives — responsible for hybrid cloud connectivity, infrastructure-as-code networking using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD, and network automation using Ansible. You will also support the day-to-day administration of our F5 BIG-IP load balancing platform, site-to-site VPN estate, and network monitoring stack. This role participates in an on-call rotation and is expected to respond to critical network incidents outside of normal business hours. The ideal candidate brings deep data center networking expertise combined with a growing cloud networking skill set, strong automation instincts, and a commitment to documentation and operational excellence. What You’ll Do • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across GCP, on-premises, and hybrid cloud environments • Manage cloud networking technologies including VPCs, VPNs, routing, firewalls, load balancing, DNS, and IP address management • Administer and troubleshoot BGP routing, site-to-site VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity • Support and maintain F5 BIG-IP load balancing platforms and related application delivery services • Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and network automation solutions using Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Ansible • Monitor network performance, availability, and security using enterprise observability and monitoring tools • Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks • Collaborate with Cloud, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions. • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support for critical network incidents and outage. We’re looking for someone who: Your experience should include some or all of the following: • Experience with Azure and/or AWS networking • Experience with Cloudflare and modern observability platforms • Relevant certifications such as CCNP, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, F5, or Terraform Associate • Experience implementing network automation and NetDevOps practices • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or equivalent experience • 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience supporting complex, multi-site environments • Experience with GCP networking, including VPCs, Cloud Router, HA VPN, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity • Strong knowledge of routing and networking protocols, including BGP and IPSec VPN • Experience administering F5 BIG-IP LTM in a production environment • Hands-on experience with Terraform, Infrastructure-as-Code, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines • Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation tools • Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Location Candidate will need to reside in North America, working arrangement will be remote. When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:   A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.  We flex our time together , collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.  A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:  Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  Holiday and Vacation Time  Health & Wellness Days  A Bonus Day for Your Birthday  Learn more about the people behind our products at www1.appliedsystems.com Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $120,000 - $170,000. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.   Your Security Matters:    Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.   EEO Statement     Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.      #LI-Remote

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Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re
building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to
deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all
within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of
experience in the insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a
place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're seeking an experienced and highly skilled Staff Network Engineer to join our GIS
Network Engineering team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade
network infrastructure spanning multiple global data centers and cloud environments,
supporting the Applied Systems platforms that serve thousands of insurance agencies across
North America and the UK.
You will be a key contributor to our cloud and datacenter networking initiatives — responsible
for hybrid cloud connectivity, infrastructure-as-code networking using Terraform and GitLab
CI/CD, and network automation using Ansible. You will also support the day-to-day
administration of our F5 BIG-IP load balancing platform, site-to-site VPN estate, and network
monitoring stack. This role participates in an on-call rotation and is expected to respond to
critical network incidents outside of normal business hours.
The ideal candidate brings deep data center networking expertise combined with a growing
cloud networking skill set, strong automation instincts, and a commitment to documentation
and operational excellence.
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