[Remote] Senior Manager Network Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is part of the Optum family, dedicated to simplifying complex workforce health programs. The Senior Manager Network Engineering will manage the IT network team, overseeing data center operations and network infrastructure to support business objectives and technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a highly available data network environment
• Set team direction, resolve issues, and provide guidance and leadership to team members
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges
• Lead the engineering and operations of network technologies, including LAN/WAN, VPN, data center, remote sites, teleworkers, firewalls, and IPS/IDS
• Manage physical installations and cabling for data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, network, and telecom systems
• Oversee data center facilities, including power and cooling systems
• Lead, educate, and grow the team's technical capabilities through current- and future-state technology training
• Provide guidance to IT teams and partners in support of audits, network operations, and data center operations
• Oversee and implement network and data center projects that support business initiatives
• Design and implement scalable solutions that support organizational growth
• Ensure documentation is created, maintained, and kept accurate
• Develop and improve processes and procedures related to maintenance, automation, containerization, system testing, and functional validation
• Assist with technology assessments, evaluations, and product recommendations to support information security and infrastructure goals
• Guide staff in troubleshooting issues and supporting systems and IT services
• Oversee centralized documentation of the network footprint
• Create and update IT standard operating procedures for business services
• Maintain appropriate software and hardware licensing documentation
• Oversee the environment and daily network operations
• Partner with Engineering and Architecture teams on assessments, evaluations, proof of concept work, and recommendations for products and services
• Manage team on-call rotations and serve as an escalation point for after-hours support
• Work off-hours as job responsibilities require
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• 6+ years of experience as a Network Systems Administrator
• 3+ years of IT operations and related dependencies
• 3+ years of experience with end-to-end system dependencies across infrastructure, systems, data, telecom, desktop, and mobile environments
• 3+ years of experience coaching and leading IT professionals across multiple disciplines
• 2+ years of data communications standards and implementations
• Willing or ability to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
• Willing or ability to work off-hours as job responsibilities require
• Current CCNP certification
• Certifications and hands-on experience with Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, EMC, and related technologies
• Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Experience managing infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies
• Experience with OS and application hardening in compliance-driven environments, including DISA, NIST, VA6500, and HIPAA
• Experience deploying and maintaining business solutions in Microsoft Azure
• Experience with DevOps CI/CD workflows
• Experience with VMware technologies such as vRealize, ESXi, and Workstation Pro
• Experience with Cisco ACI or other SDN technologies supporting the Kubernetes networking model
• ITIL or other ITSM framework certification
• Experience with Cisco UCS and EMC enterprise products
• Experience with automation tools such as SCCM and Orchestrator
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code practices and tools
• DOD, VA, or military experience
• DOD, VA, or military clearances
• National Career Readiness Certificate

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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