Senior Network Engineer

About Us

We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us.

RLI is a company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.

Position Purpose

Under general direction, the Senior Network Engineer serves as a knowledge expert and primary owner of RLI’s cloud and hybrid network platforms. This role is accountable for engineering, securing, and continually improving the network services that enable all RLI Teams and Products. The Senior Network Engineer combines deep expertise in Azure networking, next-generation firewalls, and core routing and switching with strong platform engineering and automation practices. They design scalable architectures, build Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks, and translate complex business requirements into resilient, secure, and future-ready network capabilities across the enterprise.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, Engineer and participate in the lifecycle ownership of RLI's hybrid and cloud network platforms.
• Define and maintain end-to-end network standards and reference architectures that support enterprise growth and technology modernizations.
• Engineer and support FortiGate platforms, including cloud-native HA designs, SD-WAN, advanced routing, security profiles, and FortiManager automation.
• Ensure network security controls remain aligned with regulatory, audit, and risk requirements.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules using Pulumi (AzureRM, Fortinet, and related providers) to automate deployment and configuration of network services.
• Engineer and maintain network observability using Azure Monitor, FortiAnalyzer, and other related providers.
• Plan and execute platform upgrades, lifecycle management, and capacity planning for network services.
• Collaborate with IT Security on Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), segmentation, and continuous compliance across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Work closely with DevOps, Security, Infrastructure, and Application Teams to ensure network design and function align to enterprise roadmaps, IT governance, and business priorities.
• Mentor peers and junior engineers, providing technical guidance on cloud networking, automation, and platform engineering.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to strengthen RLI networking capabilities.
• Identify and implement improvements to process, workflows, and automation to enhance reliability, consistency, and speed of delivery.
• Participate in 7x16 Infrastructure on-call rotation for Production issues and monthly off-hours maintenance activities.
• Provide technical expertise to RLI associates as needed and ensure clear communication around changes, impacts, and network platform decisions.
• Participate in monthly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) processes; maintain accurate documentation and control evidence.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education & Experience

7+ years in design, engineering, and automation of network infrastructure across hybrid cloud environments, including at least 4 years with Azure networking.

The following certificates are preferred, but optional. Candidates without certification should be prepared to provide examples of practical experience with these technologies.

• Microsoft Azure: AZ-700, AZ-305.
• Fortinet: FCP (Any), FCE,
• Cisco: CCNA, CCNP (Any), CCIE.

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Expertise in Azure networking frameworks (Azure Landing Zones, VNet hub-and-spoke, Virtual WAN topologies).
• Proficiency with Terraform/Pulumi and GitOps workflow tooling.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native network Azure security controls.
• Experience with Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, API automation, and advanced routing.
• Understanding of SASE, ZTNA, and modern remote-access architectures.
• Deep familiarity with routing protocols (BGP, EVPN) in hybrid and cloud contexts.
• Experience with ITIL and ITSM practices around change and incident management.
• Familiarity with the Insurance Industry preferred but not required.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, communication and presentation skills.
• Organized with ability to manage large-scale projects of varying length.
• Positive and self-motivated individual who can prosper with little supervision.
• Flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing enterprise technologies and environments.

Compensation Overview

The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future.

Base Pay Range

$96,264.00 - $137,657.00

Total Rewards

At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.

Financial Incentives

• Annual bonus plans

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution

• Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)

Work & Life

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities

• Parental and family care leave

• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements

• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform

• Employee assistance program

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance

• Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Personal & Professional Growth

RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:

• Training & certification opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement

• Education bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.

RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.