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Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist)


Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist). This role handles the administration of network equipment for two data centers and our campus (LAN/MAN) and branch (WAN) networks. A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field with a focus in Networking Systems or equivalent experience is required. This position is in Traverse City, but reports back to and works with our Home Office in Lansing, Michigan.

Responsibilities include:

  • Troubleshooting any network equipment or connection issues (Routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, WAN acceleration devices, firewalls, etc)
  • Planning, coordinating, and implementing network equipment upgrades
  • Being the point of contact for contracted companies that are servicing our remote branches
  • Ability to convey ideas to multiple audiences
  • Provide proposals and recommendations for network enhancements.
  • Occasional maintenance or upgrades that fall outside of normal business hours are required

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Experience with any of the following:
    • Cisco IOS
    • Cisco NX-OS
    • Dynamic Routing Protocols (including OSPF and EIGRP)
    • Data Center knowledge (including OTV, VDC, VPC, Port-Channeling, HSRP, Spanning Tree, etc)
    • Cisco VoIP Phone System
    • Cisco Unified Communications Product Suite
    • ASA Firewalls (including IPS and IDS)
    • WAN Acceleration devices (including WAAS)
    • Cisco ACS
    • Cisco ISE
  • CCNP or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred
  • Great customer service skills
  • Effective communication and coordination skills
  • Self-Motivating Individual with a proven history of growing technical skills

Benefits

Competitive salary, matching 401(k) retirement plan, fully-funded pension plan, bonus programs, paid holidays, vacation days, personal time, paid sick leave, and a comprehensive health care plan.

*Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without a sponsorship.

Company Description

Auto-Owners Insurance is a large mutual insurance company comprised of five property and casualty companies and one life company. Established in 1916, we operate in twenty-six states and are proud to be ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002, with written premium of nearly $6 billion.  Our corporate headquarters is located in Lansing, Michigan - this is also home to our I.T. Division, with over 500 I.T. associates and more than 40 I.T. departments. There are also select I.T. positions available in Grand Rapids, MI and Traverse City, MI.

Beside Network Administration, we have many other exciting I.T. career paths at Auto-Owners Insurance including software development, I.T. Security, Server Systems Administration, Database Administration, Systems Architect, User Experience Web Design, and more. There is tremendous room for growth and advancement that you won’t find at smaller companies!

We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring, and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners is also committed to work/life balance and provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. To learn more about I.T. career opportunities available, visit our website at http://www.auto-owners.com/career-center/it-opportunities.