Senior Network Engineer

Our Company

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, and data 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.

Location: Remote

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

Position Summary

The Network Engineering team is seeking a Sr Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and operational integration of legacy network environments. In this role, you will collaborate across functional teams to ensure seamless integration and minimal business disruption during mergers and acquisitions. You will leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern automation to streamline operational workflows, troubleshoot legacy infrastructure, maintain security compliance, and mentor junior engineering talent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• Lead the design and implementation of network infrastructure for legacy environment integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and minimal business disruption
• Maintain and troubleshoot legacy network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless system
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical infrastructure and participate in incident response
• Enforce consistent network standards and ensure compliance with security policies
• Support vulnerability management and lifecycle planning for legacy platforms
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures
• Assist in cost estimation and budgeting for technology refreshes and migrations
• Act as a functional subject matter expert (SME) and mentor to junior engineers
• Communicate technical requirements and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on M&A integration
• 5+ years of experience with Routing & Switching protocols (like, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise wireless networks (Wi-Fi, WLAN)
• 3+ years of experience with network security technologies including firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), VPNs, and IDS/IPS

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or 4+ years of equivalent network engineering experience)
• Experience with network automation and scripting using Python or Ansible
• CCNP certification or equivalent practical network engineering experience
• Experience with cloud and virtualization technologies (SD-WAN, AWS, Azure)
• Experience using network monitoring and management tools (SolarWinds, Cisco DNAC, Panorama)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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