Network Administrator

Job Summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a Network Administrator (Telecommunications Specialist). This role handles the administration of the networks for two data centers, our Home Office campus, and branch offices.

• Trubleshoot network equipment or connection issues (Routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, WAN acceleration devices, firewalls, etc)
• Plan, coordinate and implement network equipment upgrades
• Serve as the point of contact for contracted companies servicing remote branches
• Convey ideas to multiple audiences
• Provide proposals and recommendations for network enhancements
• Perform occasional maintenance or upgrades outside of normal business hours
• Administer voice systems

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer‑related field with a focus in Networking Systems or equivalent experience
• Experience with IOS, NX-OS, Dynamic Routing Protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Data Center knowledge (VDC, VPC, Port‑Channeling, HSRP, Spanning Tree, etc.)
• VoIP Phone System experience (PRI, SIP, CUBE)
• Experience with Communications Collaboration Product Suites (Voicemail, Instant Messaging)
• Knowledge of Firewalls, IPS, IDS
• Experience with WAN acceleration devices
• Experience with TACACS, NAC, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE
• Network administration certifications or equivalent work experience preferred
• Great customer service skills, effective communication and coordination skills, and self‑motivation

Auto-Owners offers a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully‑funded pension plan (once vested), bonus programs, generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.