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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and troubleshooting server performance. Troubleshooting system and server errors. Reviewing system error logs and user-reported errors. Analyzes, logs, tracks, and resolves software/hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, servers, and applications to meet business needs
- Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance
- Perform OS installations and manage server builds (Linux/Windows/VM/Physical)
- Manage virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere) including:
- Motion and Storage vMotion
- VM deployment from templates and OVF
- VMTools/hardware upgrades
- VM snapshots
- vCenter and ESXi upgrades
- Support and maintain faxing solutions (RightFax, XMedius) and secure file transfer platforms (MoveIt, WSFTP, GoAnywhere)
- Administer enterprise printing solutions (Windows Printer, VPSX Printing, Printer Logic, HP Printing)
- Manage email systems (O365) and user administration (AD, LDAP, NIS)
- Monitor infrastructure performance and availability; identify and resolve potential bottlenecks
- Implement security best practices, including patching and vulnerability remediation (Tanium, WSUS)
- Perform periodic maintenance activities such as Rapid Recovery (RR), hardware/firmware upgrades, and OS patching
- Troubleshoot servers through console (ILO/HMC experience preferred)
- Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compute and related services
- Participate in 24x7 operations support and on-call rotation
- Ensure compliance with ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in compute administration and infrastructure operations (L2+ support)
- Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and virtualization technologies
- Knowledge of file system management (LVM) and backup monitoring
- Solid understanding of UNIX system files, boot processes, and run levels
- Familiarity with ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Rally)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Citrix administration and additional Linux server management
- Solid knowledge of Windows Server Administration (2016, 2019, 2022) and (Linux OS (RHEL 6/7/8)
- Proven excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
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.
Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
