Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
The Senior Network Engineer will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and support efforts of the naviHealth network. This includes campus, datacenter, and cloud networks. The Senior Network Engineer will support efforts in the entire network stack - from WAN, firewalls, routing, switching, and hosts. The role is primarily support oriented; however, some project-based work will be required on an ad-hoc basis. This role will work closely with various departments within the naviHealth organization to ensure internal SLAs are met with a high degree of user satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Support existing firewall infrastructure, route/switch infrastructure, and wireless infrastructure
• Support and implement client (B2B) tunnels including working directly with clients
• Support and manage circuit vendors
• Assist in the design and support of network related components including IP address schemes, DNS, security, AD, Group Policy, etc.
• Identify infrastructure and security issues and develop plans to fix or report to the relevant teams
• Interpret and enforce security policies and procedures
• Participate in security compliance efforts (HIPAA, HITRUST, etc.)
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging network products and technologies
• Participate in incident handling
• Support existing AAA infrastructure
• Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives and timelines
• Respond to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors, to provide technical assistance and support
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management

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:

• 4+ years of route/switch experience, preferably with Cisco (Nexus, Catalyst) or Juniper (EX-Series) devices
• 4+ years of Firewall management experience, specifically with Cisco ASAs and Palo Alto devices
• Experience with log monitoring and analysis, using tools such as Elasticsearch, Splunk, or LogInsight
• Experience working in a cross-functional team made up of other infrastructure engineers
• Experience in public cloud platforms - AWS, Azure, GC
• Solid NAT and IPSEC experience
• Knowledge of VoIP implementation and support
• Ability to write and/or modify simple scripts, using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.
• Work extended or off-hours, when necessary, in order to address unforeseen issues and/or to see a project or task to completion
• Occasional travel required as needed to remote offices and datacenters
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance COVID-19 Vaccine.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year associates or higher degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or similar discipline
• 4+ years of wireless experience, Aerohive experience
• Experience with Aruba Clearpass
• Experience with F5 Load Balancers
• Solid technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate in an understandable, polite and friendly manner, both written and verbal

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
naviHealth, part of Optum and the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, combines the talents of our dedicated staff and leading-edge technology to deliver compassionate care to seniors nationwide. With millions of lives touched, we are innovating the way health care is delivered from hospital to home so seniors can lead more fulfilling lives. A career with us means making an impact in the lives of those we serve, including vulnerable populations who benefit from care that is more efficient, more effective and more human. Our environment empowers our team members to elevate our interactions with each other and the experiences we deliver to our patients, giving them more days at home. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while doing your life's best work.(sm)
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 bylower 48 law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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