Senior Network Engineer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas•Topeka, KS

7d•$108,640 - $135,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer serves as the senior technical administrator for Information Services responsible for maintaining and optimizing the organization’s enterprise network systems, encompassing Data Center, LAN, Wan and Wi-Fi infrastructure to meet business needs and service-level expectations. This role oversees complex system analysis, project management activities, and critical maintenance to ensure reliable and secure operations. By guiding technology decisions, mentoring team members, and collaborating with senior leadership, the position helps balance performance, cost, and long‑term strategic objectives.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and business documentation.
Proven ability to manage time, work independently, and collaborate effectively in team environments.
Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to develop estimates and manage deliverables.
Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and evaluate infrastructure effectiveness and perform gap analysis.
Demonstrated leadership in designing, operating, and evolving medium to large‑scale Data Center, LAN, and WAN environments, with expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching architectures.
Effective negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PC utilities.
Minimum of eight years’ experience in I.T. infrastructure required.

Nice To Haves

Scripting Experience (e.g., Python, Postman) a plus.
Preferred Experience with Vendors/Technologies: Cisco, Cisco ACI, Cisco Catalyst “DNA” Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Wireless, Cisco SDA, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto, VMWare, SolarWinds, Wireshark, Allegro, Gigamon, Cloud Technologies.
Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, VXLAN, ISIS, LISP, QoS, IPSEC, TCP/IP, 802.1X, RADIUS, VPC, LACP, HSRP, DNS, DHCP, IPv6.
Bachelor’s degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School preferred.
Technical training with certification in assigned technology is required as applicable.
Demonstrated experience with managing assigned technology by performing regular and critical maintenance tasks within defined service levels preferred.
Successful completion of the Infrastructure Advanced Learning Program is preferred.
Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements infrastructure projects and system changes using established project management practices.
Analyzes business requirements, assesses infrastructure impact, and identifies gaps in existing processes.
Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
Designs and documents infrastructure architecture and workflows, and defines the policies, standards, procedures, and strategic direction that guide infrastructure operations.
Performs infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades while ensuring technology solutions align with service expectations, standards, and best practices.
Manages infrastructure costs and negotiates service level agreements with internal stakeholders and vendors.
Mentors and guides team members by sharing technical expertise, best practices, and operational knowledge.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Must be accessible via mobile services (i.e. text, voice, data) during non-working hours for upgrades, system outages, and configuration changes.