Lead Systems Engineer

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled System Engineer to oversee the planning and implementation of engineering projects. This role involves providing technical direction, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful deployment of IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering, with expertise in Linux and Windows server management, as well as a passion for improving health outcomes through technology. Join a forward-thinking organization that values flexibility and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in system engineering.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and implementation of system engineering projects.
• Provides technical direction aligned with business goals.
• Trains and supports systems engineers.

Skills

Cyber Security

PowerShell

Endpoint Engineering

Network Protocols

Linux Vulnerability Remediation

Windows Server Vulnerability Remediation

Linux OS Patching

Windows OS Patching

Automation (Ansible)

API Connections

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose:

Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects. Provides technical direction in-line with business goals. Trains, mentors, and supports systems engineers. Installs, configures and upgrades and enhancements to software/hardware/network systems.

1. Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects.
2. Leads the enhancement of processes, procedures, and policies relating to systems functioning and performance.
3. Meets with management team of multiple functional areas and vendors on the planning, upgrading, testing, securing, and servicing of IT solutions.
4. Provides technical direction in-line with business goals.
5. Develops, modifies, tests, implements, documents, and maintains systems software and hardware.
6. Troubleshoots and resolves server, operating system, and other infrastructure problems.
7. Monitors systems and networks for viruses, malfunctions, and errors.
8. Prepares network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals.
9. Performs troubleshooting and remediation, ensure successful project implementation, and perform post project end user support.
10. Manages project timelines, budgets, and documentation.
11. Trains the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
13. Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science). Requires 5 – 7 years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:

• One or more of the following skills are desired:
• Experience with Cyber Security.
• Experience with Other: PowerShell and Endpoint Engineering, network protocols.
• Linux and Windows server vulnerability remediation.
• Linux and Windows server OS patching.
• Automation (Ansible or similar).
• Connections via API to systems (ServiceNow, Satellite or similar).

Soft Skills:

• Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Intermediate - Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills.
• Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management.
• Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Intermediate - Possesses technical aptitude.

License/Certification:

• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred.

Pay Range: $100,900.00 - $186,800.00 per year.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the company

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed care company based in St.