Distinguished Engineer – Data Center Network Architecture & Engineering

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GEICO is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to define and lead the next generation of data center networking that powers our Private Cloud, Platform Engineering, AI/ML, and enterprise application ecosystems. This role will serve as the highest level of technical authority for network architecture, software-defined networking, network automation, and cloud connectivity across GEICO's on‑premises and hybrid cloud environments.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting hyperscale-inspired network platforms that deliver the reliability, scalability, security, and operational simplicity required for modern cloud infrastructure. You will drive the transformation from traditional networking to a fully software-defined, automated, API-driven platform leveraging open networking, SmartNICs, programmable data planes, network virtualization, and infrastructure-as-code.

This role requires deep expertise across routing and switching, data center fabrics, cloud networking, network operating systems, automation frameworks, and distributed systems. You will influence architecture decisions across Infrastructure, Security, Platform Engineering, and Cloud organizations while mentoring senior engineers and helping shape GEICO's long-term technology strategy.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you will establish the technical vision and engineering strategy for GEICO's data center networking ecosystem, supporting our Open Stack-based Private Cloud, Kubernetes platforms, enterprise applications, AI/ML infrastructure, and hybrid cloud environments.

You will lead the architecture and development of highly scalable Layer 3 Clos fabrics, software-defined networking platforms, cloud networking services, and network automation frameworks that enable self‑service infrastructure at enterprise scale. You will work closely with cloud, compute, storage, security, and platform engineering teams to build a unified infrastructure architecture focused on resilience, automation, observability, and developer productivity.

The ideal candidate combines deep networking expertise with strong software engineering skills and a proven track record designing and operating cloud‑scale network platforms.

• Define the long‑term architectural vision for GEICO's data center network infrastructure.
• Establish standards and reference architectures for data center fabrics, cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and network security.
• Drive technical roadmaps for network modernization, automation, and software-defined infrastructure initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic investments and platform evolution.

• Design and evolve large‑scale data center network architectures supporting virtualization, container platforms, bare metal infrastructure, and cloud-native applications.
• Architect highly available network services supporting multi‑site and multi‑region deployments.
• Define resiliency, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies for mission‑critical infrastructure.

• Lead the design and implementation of software-defined networking capabilities across private cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Build automated network provisioning and lifecycle management platforms utilizing APIs,…