Senior Network Engineer

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Columbia, SC
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
The Senior Network Engineer will design network infrastructure, oversee planning and implementation, ensure network security, optimize system performance, resolve design problems, lead technical support teams, and maintain vendor relationships for project management.
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Summary
 
Responsible for the engineering of network infrastructure. Designs infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. Ensures that the design and integration of proposed solutions leads to the development and growth of the business through effective use of technology. Facilitates the optimization of business unit performance by enhancing he alignment between business systems and information technology Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution, and assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface applications.
Description
 

Position Purpose:

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Core Team! In this position, you will be responsible for the engineering of network infrastructure that includes, designing infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. You'll ensure that the design and integration of proposed solutions leads to the development and growth of the business through effective use of technology. You will also facilitate the optimization of business unit performance by enhancing the alignment between business systems and information technology, evaluate new products, perform network problem resolution, and assist in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface applications.

What You'll Do:

  • Provides consultative direction for network planning, architecture design and engineering. Determines feasibility from technical and economic perspective. Compiles, analyzes, and reviews operational data. Oversees and directs tests to establish standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes.

  • Oversees, plans, and evaluates complex network systems and makes recommendations for resources required to develop, maintain and/or expand service levels. Provides consultative support to facilitate design and to resolve design problems. Monitors network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.

  • Oversees, plans, and ensures implementation of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure the security of the system. Provides strategic planning and participation for disaster recovery operations.

  • Updates knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in technology. Researches, evaluates, and recommends software and hardware products. Provides counsel and leadership on future use of technology and system improvements.

  • Directs and leads technical support personnel. Provides direction to team in the gathering of business needs and design of solutions through direct interaction with business unit leaders. Subject matter expert resource.

  • Maintains effective relationships with external suppliers to ensure appropriate levels of support. Oversees and plans large scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Interface with vendors to identify and purchase hardware and software.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

This position requires a clearance which requires U.S. citizenship to obtain.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Degree Equivalency:

  • 4 years job-related work experience OR

  • Associate's degree and 2 years job-related work experience


Required Work Experience:

  • 10+ years of network or other job-related experience


Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of network systems and applications.

  • Able to perform high-level network planning, design, and optimization.

  • Able to suggest plans to integrate new and existing designs and provide input into highly complex and high impacting decisions.

  • Advanced technical knowledge of networking, communications, and related hardware and software.

  • Strong knowledge of emerging technologies for applications to the enterprise.

  • Capable of taking on the role of project leader for special enterprise-wide assignments.

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people.

  • Strong understanding of technical problems and solutions in relation to the current, as well as the future business environment.

  • High level of understanding of organization business systems and processes as well as industry-wide requirements.

  • Proficiency with network technologies and platforms.

We Prefer that You Have:

  • Enterprise level experience with F5 Big IP.

  • Enterprise level experience with Cisco Route/Switch, including Nexus.

  • Cisco ACI and/or Ansible experience.

  • 12 years-of experience working in infrastructure/network environments performing network engineering (hardware and/or software), design and planning

  • Preferred Licenses and Certificates: CCIE, CCNA, CCNP

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

  • Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

  • Life insurance

  • Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn

  • Nine paid holidays

  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

  • Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

  • Tuition assistance

  • Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.


 

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The Company
HQ: Columbia, SC
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies.

Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year.

If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!

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