Lead, Network Architect

Humana • Louisville, KY

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Network Architect designs and develops IT infrastructure architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. The Lead Network Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Lead, Network Architect develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares the analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling. Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies. Develops alternative routing scenarios and changes in required sequence of network activities. Conducts economic and population growth studies to determine impact on network capacity and development plan projections. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Humana is seeking a Lead Network Architect who will deliver solutions for the future of the company. This is an exciting opportunity for forward-looking technology leaders to make key contributions to the evolution and transformation of the company's networks toward next-generation technologies. This is a critical role within Humana's IT organization responsible for the engineering and design, planning, implementation, and establishment of operational and maintenance programs to deliver best-in-class next generation network infrastructure. This includes optimizing all aspects of network eco-system, including performance, resiliency, availability, resource utilization and innovation. This person will provide network design, engineering and administrative support of both physical and virtual networking devices within our SDI environments. This person will be responsible for leveraging state-of-the-art networking technologies. These technologies include virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN). They will develop and deliver a robust, scalable, network eco-system using these technologies. He/she will work with various leaders across the enterprise to coordinate network solutions to meet challenges of technology, regulatory, security, and competitive conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of experience in a Lead Network Engineering or above role
• 8 or more years of infrastructure experience
• 2 or more years of project leadership experience
• Experience integrating new technologies with existing technologies
• Experience implementing technologies with enterprise-wide impact
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
• Bachelor's degree
• 8 or more years of infrastructure experience
• 2 or more years of project leadership experience
• Experience integrating new technologies with existing technologies
• Experience implementing technologies with enterprise-wide impact
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a Technical Field
• PMP or PMI certification
• Master's Degree in a Technical Field
• PMP or PMI certification

Responsibilities

• Partnering with internal and external business groups to develop technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• Network fabric for the internal Data Centers / Private Cloud platforms supporting multiple software defined network overlay technologies.
• Planning, designing, and deploying new LAN/WAN network infrastructure and connectivity.
• Overseeing and performing administration, configuration, and monitoring of all network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, VPN concentrators, etc.).
• Support the elimination of existing datacenter dependencies to enable cloud/fastest-path access.
• End-point device connectivity architecture & implementations.
• Remote site and campus network technology to support SD-WAN implementations.
• Internal company wireless connectivity.
• WAN circuit topology and telco/carrier technical integration.
• L4 Troubleshooting & resolving network issues and outages.
• Define, documenting, and enforcing network standards.
• Increasing knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Team mentorship and support.
• Manage vendors and service providers encompassing but not limited to negotiations, licensing, adherence to service level agreements, and ensuring all support and maintenance contracts and services are up-to-date and providing appropriate coverage.
• Work to consolidate or replace legacy technologies with newer services, hardware and applications that drive continuous improvement and mitigate cybersecurity and resiliency risks.
• Support the management of Network OpEx budget and make recommendations for future budget forecasting and planning needs.
• Communicate status updates to Manager of IT and other Senior business leaders where necessary.
• Research and recommend new technologies and solutions to meet business needs.
• Design for new solutions.
• Standard solution configuration.
• Technology roadmap development, management, and maintenance.
• Documenting and updating all network infrastructure and supported business processes.
• Capacity and performance planning.
• Integration with related infrastructure engineering efforts.
• Alignment and integration with information security requirements.
• Definition and development of operational KPIs and metrics.
• Disaster recovery/business continuity integration.
• Continuous knowledge and skills improvement.
• Assist in motivating and growing the Network Engineering team to its next level of maturity, agility (NetDevOps) and scalability.
• Help build foundation and help define capabilities and processes to address network needs in tactical and strategic terms.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior