Senior Network Operations Engineer

Humana Inc; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Operations Engineer to maintain stability, security and performance of the data center and infrastructure. You will manage access controls, monitor system performance, support network operations and recommend improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in network operations, Windows and Linux skills, DoD citizenship and NBIS clearance; office in Louisville, KY with 40-hour week and rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network operations experience.
• 2 years of corporate IT experience with Windows, Linux, and general networking skills.
• U.S. citizenship required for DoD contract.
• Must obtain interim approval for NBIS security clearance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain access control, data integrity, and file system security across data center and infrastructure environments.
• Monitor, track, and record system performance and utilization metrics.
• Support network operations and troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues.
• Communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Recommend hardware, software, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in infrastructure and IT projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and departmental strategy discussions.
• Support the stability, security, and performance of critical systems and services.

Skills

Network operations

Windows

Linux

General networking

US citizenship

NBIS clearance

MS Office

Education

Associate's Degree in IT/CS/Networking

Tools

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Linux+

Cisco CCNA

MS Certifications

Job description

Become a part of our caring community The Senior Network Operations Engineer supports the stability, security, and performance of the organization's data center and infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for maintaining access controls, monitoring system performance, supporting network operations, and recommending technology improvements to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on IT professional with experience in network operations, Windows and Linux environments, and infrastructure support. The Senior Network Operations Engineer maintains access control, data integrity, and file system security within the computer/data center and infrastructure environment. This position monitors, tracks, and records system performance and utilization metrics while supporting the availability and reliability of critical systems and network operations. The role regularly communicates highly technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences and recommends process, hardware, and software enhancements to improve infrastructure efficiency. This position may also participate in information technology and infrastructure projects and contribute to departmental strategies and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain access control, data integrity, and file system security across data center and infrastructure environments.
• Monitor, track, and record system performance and utilization metrics.
• Support network operations and troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Recommend hardware, software, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in infrastructure and information technology projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and departmental strategy discussions.
• Support the stability, security, and performance of critical systems and services.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of network operations experience.
• 2 years of corporate IT experience with Windows, Linux, and general networking skills.
• Our Department of Defense contract requires U.S. citizenship for this position.
• If selected for the role, you will need to successfully receive interim approval for government security clearance (NBIS – National Background Investigation Service).
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Professional IT certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft certifications, or equivalent industry-recognised credentials.
• Experience supporting data center, network operations, or infrastructure environments.

Workstyle

In office, Data Center Building Location: 5200 South Point Drive Louisville, KY 40229 Hours/Schedule: Must be able to work 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM OR 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM. There is a day and night shift. Candidates should be able to work a 2-2-3 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$80,900 - $110,300 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well‑being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.