Join Optum, a global healthcare leader, as a Senior Network Consultant. You will leverage technology to enhance health outcomes and connect individuals with essential care and resources. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, offering comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Be part of advancing health optimization worldwide. This role embodies servant leadership, focusing on empowering teams, removing obstacles, and ensuring operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a technically adept engineer with a passion for service, clear communication, and mentoring others. You'll contribute to a highly performing Network Engineering team, designing, building, securing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.

Lead and contribute to diverse network engineering projects, including solution design, development, testing, and integration. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring successful project execution. Communicate project progress, milestones, and risks to stakeholders effectively.

Utilize AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot for automation script development and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Leverage AI for enhanced productivity, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis using platforms such as Splunk. Develop LAN/WAN and wireless strategies, evaluate hardware/software, and implement integrated solutions.

Offer expert troubleshooting, coordinate with vendors, and proactively identify recurring infrastructure issues. Document and disseminate best practices for optimal performance and availability. Conduct implementations, upgrades, and conversions following standard operating procedures and change management. Author and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and troubleshooting guides. Collaborate with Service Level Owners and vendors on product implementations. Ensure compliance with IT policies, HIPAA, and industry best practices. Perform risk analysis and develop remediation plans for security issues. Maintain strong interpersonal skills to foster cross-functional collaboration.

An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience of 8+ years in Network Engineering is required. Demonstrable hands-on experience with Cisco routers, Cisco or HPE/Aruba switches, and Cisco, Juniper, or HPE/Aruba wireless technologies is essential. Familiarity with Cisco ISE, Network Access Control (NAC), ServiceNow, CA Agile Rally, or similar ITSM tools is expected.

Knowledge and experience with SD-WAN technologies are crucial. You must possess a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences, are a must.

Preferred qualifications include a Cisco CCNP or higher certification, Juniper JNCIA or higher certification, experience with AI tools for automation, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python. Solid documentation skills using tools such as Microsoft Visio are also a plus.