Lead Systems Engineer

Centene Corporation

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects. Provides technical direction in-line with business goals. Trains, mentors, and supports systems engineers. Installs, configures and upgrades and enhancements to software/hardware/network systems. Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects. Leads the enhancement of processes, procedures, and policies relating to systems functioning and performance. Meets with management team of multiple functional areas and vendors on the planning, upgrading, testing, securing, and servicing of IT solutions. Provides technical direction in-line with business goals. Develops, modifies, tests, implements, documents, and maintains systems software and hardware. Troubleshoots and resolves server, operating system, and other infrastructure problems. Monitors systems and networks for viruses, malfunctions, and errors. Prepares network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals. Performs troubleshooting and remediation, ensure successful project implementation, and perform post project end user support. Manages project timelines, budgets, and documentation. Trains the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 5 – 7 years of related experience.
• Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
• Experience with Cyber Security
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Shell scripting and Endpoint Engineering, network protocols
• Linux and Windows server vulnerability remediation
• Linux and Windows server OS patching
• Automation (Ansible or similar)
• Connections via API to systems (ServiceNow, Satellite or similar)
• Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Intermediate - Ability to work independently
• Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills
• Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills
• Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
• Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Possesses technical aptitude

Nice To Haves

• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects.
• Provides technical direction in-line with business goals.
• Trains, mentors, and supports systems engineers.
• Installs, configures and upgrades and enhancements to software/hardware/network systems.
• Leads the enhancement of processes, procedures, and policies relating to systems functioning and performance.
• Meets with management team of multiple functional areas and vendors on the planning, upgrading, testing, securing, and servicing of IT solutions.
• Develops, modifies, tests, implements, documents, and maintains systems software and hardware.
• Troubleshoots and resolves server, operating system, and other infrastructure problems.
• Monitors systems and networks for viruses, malfunctions, and errors.
• Prepares network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals.
• Performs troubleshooting and remediation, ensure successful project implementation, and perform post project end user support.
• Manages project timelines, budgets, and documentation.
• Trains the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees