Enterprise Architect - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position in this function is responsible for being the primary technical leader to create, deliver, and govern the Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) solution. MCM is used to package and deliver our base images to endpoints, apply security policies and patches to address both functionality and vulnerabilities, manage and report on endpoint health, and deliver millions of automated application installs. Our MCM implementation supports more than 250,000 endpoints.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the long-term technical design, architecture, and implementation of the MCM program and roadmap

• Engage with various business leaders and IT groups to examine and interpret operational requirements in order to develop data-driven technology proposals and business cases that align with the enterprise's technological vision

• Design immediate strategies to address workstation management and standardization across the enterprise for security patching, software delivery and inventory

• Take swift, yet thoughtful and well-thought-out necessary actions to increase efficiencies, performance and to maximize both technical and functional designs

• Practice ongoing collaboration and thought leadership by participating with other Optum IT business units such as engineering, developers, and operational support personnel

• Effectively employ expertise and communication skills to gain stakeholder support and approval of proposed solutions

• Support knowledge management by creating, maintaining, and improving documentation such as solution design documents (HLD, LLD), knowledge articles, Wikis, and other artifacts

• Employ a proactive approach utilizing KPI's to develop solutions and processes that continually improve the quality of the MCM application/service, enable automation & orchestration, and shift-to-the-left support functions into teams closest to the end users

• Manage, maintain, and update product configurations to support various stages of development, testing, and release-to-production initiatives

• Develop/enhance scripts, tools, and automation workflows to optimize the MCM functionality, performance, and maintenance functions

• Maintain technical expertise in Azure, Intune and MCM technologies

• Strict adherence to corporate and government security standards

• Contribute to the development, management, and monitoring of MCM operations such as software distribution, patch management, inventory, compliance, reporting, and troubleshooting

• Mentor, coach, and collaborate with other MCM-dedicated team members

• Perform other relevant job duties as assigned and required by the business

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience of large enterprise cross-discipline IT experience with an increasing progression of responsibilities that includes work in systems design and technology selection

• 5+ years of experience in an expert-level role designing/architecting, implementing, and supporting MCM in a large, complex corporate environment

• 3+ years of experience with proven success leading the development of architectural strategies and roadmaps for solutions that solve business problems, are scalable, sustainable, secure, and meet internal long-term goals and KPI's of IT and the business

• Experience creating professional documentation such as architectural diagrams, knowledge articles, project plans and other artifacts

• Solid understanding of endpoint management techniques. Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Windows Defender, EDR and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) is preferred

• Expert-level skillset of endpoint management technologies and operating system deployment utilizing MCM, Intune, Cloud Management Gateway and Windows Autopilot

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of technical training & industry experience

• Relevant industry certifications including Microsoft MCSE, M365, SSCM/MCM, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Azure Administrator

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based technologies such as Windows Virtual Desktop

• Experience deploying virtualization and related technologies such as: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Microsoft Application Virtualization and Remote Desktop Services

• Solid working experience and knowledge with scripting languages such as PowerShell and SQL

• Hold a general understanding of compliance standards such as HIPPA, SOX and PCI DSS and experience incorporating these standards into technical solutions and processes

• Proficiency with ITIL fundamentals and practices

• Proven high degree of attention to detail and advanced problem-solving techniques to ensure highly accurate work and to minimize business interruptions

• Proven ability to effectively communicate clearly and often with all levels of internal and external customers and staff

• Proven cooperative and customer service-oriented mindset

• Proven solid organizational skillset and disciplined with time management

• Proven ability to perform a wide variety of tasks in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.