What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance?
About Us
At North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance, we take pride in our strong, community-oriented roots that began right here in North Carolina. In 1953, our company was born out of the need to provide insurance coverage to our farmers and rural communities. Now, with local offices in each of the 100 counties, we provide services to all North Carolinians across the state. Here at NCFB we are a familiar face in the community with a service oriented mindset that truly sets us apart. Guided by our mission, we are deeply committed to both our neighbors and employees. Helping you is what we do best! If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and value a people-centered culture, we invite you to join us!
Position Summary
We are seeking a Network Engineer with a strong security focus to join our Network Team. This role is responsible for implementing, securing, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, security platforms, and familiar with VoIP systems, and is comfortable operating in a hybrid environment that spans traditional IOS/NX-OS infrastructure, next-generation firewalls, and cloud-managed networking.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
- Configure and manage Cisco ASA and Firepower (FTD/FMC) firewalls, including access policies, NAT (including Twice NAT), VPN configurations (site-to-site and remote access via AnyConnect/Secure Client), and threat inspection
- Administer and troubleshoot Cisco IOS and NX-OS environments, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, spanning-tree, and switch stacking
- Deploy and manage Meraki cloud-managed infrastructure (switches, access points, security appliances), including onboarding, firmware management, and dashboard administration
- Support and troubleshoot enterprise VoIP systems, including call quality issues, QoS configuration, voice VLANs, and integration with network infrastructure
- Monitor network and security systems, respond to incidents, and perform root-cause analysis for outages, performance degradation, and security events
- Support network automation initiatives using Ansible, including playbook development, inventory management, and configuration validation
- Implement and maintain network segmentation, firewall rule hygiene, and security best practices in accordance with company policy and compliance requirements
- Participate in patching, upgrade planning, and lifecycle management for network and security appliances
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure/GCP networking, VPNs, and hybrid architecture)
- Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours incidents as needed
- Assist in evaluating and recommending new network and security technologies
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco technologies
- Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS and NX-OS platforms in a production environment
- Working knowledge of Cisco ASA and/or Firepower firewall administration (policy management, NAT, VPN, troubleshooting)
- Experience with Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking (switches, wireless, security appliances)
- Experience supporting enterprise VoIP systems and troubleshooting voice quality/connectivity issues
- Solid understanding of routing and switching fundamentals (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel)
- Experience supporting site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions (IPsec, AnyConnect/Cisco Secure Client)
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs/VNets, cloud VPNs, hybrid connectivity) in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Understanding of network security principles: segmentation, firewall policy design, access control, and threat mitigation
- Strong troubleshooting skills using packet captures, syslog analysis, and diagnostic tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes clearly
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA or equivalent
- Experience with network automation tools, particularly Ansible (playbook development, YAML inventory management)
- Familiarity with Cisco ISE or other NAC/identity-based access control solutions
- Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) or other enterprise VoIP platforms
- Experience with firewall/security platforms beyond Cisco (Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
- Exposure to Kubernetes networking or containerized environment security
- Experience with monitoring/observability tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, etc.)
- Prior experience supporting a multi-site enterprise environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for continued Cisco/cloud certification and training
- Collaborative team environment with mentorship from senior engineers
- Exposure to modern network automation and cloud networking initiatives
This job description is intended to outline the essential responsibilities of the position, and does not limit the tasks that may be assigned or amended by the supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27612
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000