Senior Principal Network Engineer - Remote

United Health Group; Falls Church (VA); Remote; USD 124,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Group is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to enhance network infrastructure across the organization. The role involves designing secure network solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring project compliance with enterprise standards. Candidates should possess a CCIE certification and extensive networking experience. This position offers a rewarding environment aimed at professional growth and health equity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with networking.
• 5+ years of experience with network design.
• Expert level knowledge in BGP and OSPF.

Responsibilities

• Design network solutions adhering to enterprise standards and security policies.
• Lead small team of engineers for larger projects.
• Document network designs for future reference.

Skills

Networking Routing Protocols

Network Design

Security Experience

Communication Skills

Network Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/related field

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification

Secondary CCIE in Security or Data Center

Job description

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 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.

Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, Platforms & Services (ETIPS) delivers services and operational support to meet business integration objectives. Architecture leadership to provide scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions to meet care delivery business needs and enable future business growth.

Our culture of integrity, diversity and inclusion is the foundation of all we do. Our platforms and services empower speed to market to meet consumer needs while improving the overall health care experience. We strive to provide an exceptional experience to those with whom we work and serve.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Solid network design skillset leveraging tools such as Visio. Candidate must be comfortable creating and presenting schematics to architecture teams for signoff
• Formulates, defines and designs network project scope and objectives based on business needs and a thorough understanding of systems and requirements
• Works with internal customers to gather project requirements
• Provides project tracking to ensure the project and day-to-day work schedules are being met
• Design network solution adhering to enterprise standards and InfoSec security policies
• Writes/draws network documentation including procedures to ensure a smooth turnover to the Implementation and Network Operations support teams
• Develop network strategies to assist with migration of data for data center projects.
• Lead small team of engineers to implement larger projects.
• Investigates, recommends and installs enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network Leads complex audit efforts.
• Documents network designs for future reference into a centralized storage facility (i.e., SharePoint)
• Assists in the development of SOWs for network projects, etc.
• Mentor junior engineers

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:

• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification(Formerly Route/Switch)
• 10+ years of experience with networking
• 5+ years of experience with network design
• Expert level knowledge in networking routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF
• Experience building new L2/L3 Visio diagrams from Data Flow Diagrams
• Proven experience and understanding with F5 Load Balancers
• Proven solid background with security experience and advanced knowledge of both Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls
• Proven experience of WAN technologies including overlay technologies, such as MPLS, DMVPN, SD-WAN, etc.
• Proven understanding of and experience designing for Cisco ACI Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/related field
• Secondary CCIE in either Security or Data Center or equivalent expert level industry certification
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.