Unitedhealth Group Inc. Eden Prairie , MN 55344
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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.
Optum's Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, Platforms & Services (ETIPS) Team delivers services and operational support to meet business integration objectives. Architecture leadership to provide scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions to meet care delivery business needs and enable future business growth.
The complexity of this role can be challenging. You'll be working on strategic programs with responsibility for providing engineering leadership to key initiatives across the organization with specific focus on network environments with high levels of governance (i.e. FISMA). You'll be expected to ensure that the programs align to the IT strategy, leverage enterprise components and capabilities, advance the state of our IT assets, and expand and improve on our enterprise engineering strategy.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Contribute to and help lead multiple Network Engineering initiatives and projects consisting of design and development, solution design, analysis, testing, and integration, with primary focus in Optum's FISMA-governed and/or DMZ environments
Provide feedback on project status, milestones, and risks
Develop network service strategies; evaluate and select hardware and software products, implement and integrate these products into comprehensive solutions meeting company's business requirements
Perform after-hours systems support, installation, maintenance, and on-call, as required
Provide specialized technical expertise in researching and resolving complex technology network infrastructure problems which may involve coordination of hardware and software vendor support
Advise team members on procedures, techniques, and requirements to insure maximum performance and availability of the company infrastructure. Recommend areas for improvement in both processes and systems
Conduct implementations, conversions, and upgrades in a manner consistent with Standard Operating Procedures within company maintenance windows; including change management procedures
Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, project managers, and stakeholders
Author technical documentation such as network diagrams
Work closely with vendors on implementation of products and services
Ensure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with UHG IT compliance requirements, HIPPA standards, and industry best practices
Perform risk analysis to identify IT security issues and remediating plans. Identify and/or mitigate operational risks where appropriate
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:
Undergraduate degree or 5+ years of related experience
5+ years of experience with Cisco or Arista network products
5+ years of routing experience
4+ years of experience configuring, installing, and troubleshooting routing and switching
4+ years of experience configuring switches with layer-2 and layer-3 VLANs, trunking, and high availability options
Experience working within an Enterprise size network
Experience working within teams
Ability to cross between technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
CCNP or higher certification
3rd level support, after hours and on-call experience
Experience in Palo Alto firewall installation and management
Experience with a scripting/programming language such as Python
Experience with Infrastructure automation
Experience in FISMA and/or other heavily governed environments
Experience with technology delivery in the healthcare industry
Experience installing and maintaining Cisco or Arista routers and switches
Experience designing and/or building resilient networks
Knowledge and experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN); Cisco ACI
Proven solid documentation skills with use of programs such as Visio
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $101,200 to $184,000 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
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.
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