Sr Network Engineer - Irving, Texas
About The Position
Get To Know Us! WebTPA, a GuideWell Company, is a healthcare third-party administrator with over 30+ years of experience building unique benefit solutions and managing customized health plans. Job Details: Location - 6535 SH 161 Irving Texas 75039 VISA sponsorship not provided What is your impact? The Senior Network Engineer plans, designs, and implements network systems. Responsible for providing expert-level consultation and execution of network design and administration. Reviews and assesses user needs and trends, conducts research and recommends network technology solutions. Accountable for all aspects of network systems design, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, documentation and repair activities. The Senior Network Engineer leads efforts, oversees results, provides training and serves as a technical resource for other Network Engineers. The Senior Network Engineer is a subject matter expert leading projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities involving multiple teams or functional areas. What you will be doing: Responsible for leading technical teams tasked with resolving complex network and system problems (e.g., protocol analysis, system errors, interoperability problems, security incidents and disaster recovery events) and in the development of technical strategies and architectures. Lead, manage and/or participate on corporate projects and initiatives, monthly releases and disaster recovery exercises Provides expert level consulting services and subject matter expertise related to network systems providing in-depth knowledge of the current state of technology across the industry and the direction of that technology to both internal and external customers and partners. Resolves issues or maximize capabilities involving multiple facilities, high transaction volume or costs, and or a high impact level. Provide leadership in the design and implementation of large-scale networking solutions based on business requirements. Responsible for implementation and deployment of technology design including troubleshooting and resolving issues, developing procedures and documentation. Prepares reports and analyzes trends, issues and metrics related to network performance and recommends courses of action. Develop and ensure compliance to all network, disaster recovery and security policies. Prepares documentation for audits. Design systems and develop processes and procedures for operation and maintenance. Diagnose and resolve issues related to the design and maintenance of infrastructure, hardware and software. Consult with senior management on technical issues. Monitors and performs maintenance of network systems and works in conjunction with Architects to develop network strategies and architectures. Leads research, evaluation and selection of vendor solutions. Mentor and provide directions to Network Engineers.
Requirements
- 5+ years related work experience in network infrastructure design and administration
- Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience
- IT related field
- Must have extensive network operations knowledge and experience.
- Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately to all levels and audiences.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
- Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness.
Nice To Haves
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred
- Palo Alto Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) preferred
- Experience using Agile methodology.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading technical teams tasked with resolving complex network and system problems (e.g., protocol analysis, system errors, interoperability problems, security incidents and disaster recovery events) and in the development of technical strategies and architectures.
- Lead, manage and/or participate on corporate projects and initiatives, monthly releases and disaster recovery exercises
- Provides expert level consulting services and subject matter expertise related to network systems providing in-depth knowledge of the current state of technology across the industry and the direction of that technology to both internal and external customers and partners.
- Resolves issues or maximize capabilities involving multiple facilities, high transaction volume or costs, and or a high impact level.
- Provide leadership in the design and implementation of large-scale networking solutions based on business requirements.
- Responsible for implementation and deployment of technology design including troubleshooting and resolving issues, developing procedures and documentation.
- Prepares reports and analyzes trends, issues and metrics related to network performance and recommends courses of action.
- Develop and ensure compliance to all network, disaster recovery and security policies.
- Prepares documentation for audits.
- Design systems and develop processes and procedures for operation and maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to the design and maintenance of infrastructure, hardware and software.
- Consult with senior management on technical issues.
- Monitors and performs maintenance of network systems and works in conjunction with Architects to develop network strategies and architectures.
- Leads research, evaluation and selection of vendor solutions.
- Mentor and provide directions to Network Engineers.
Benefits
- To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered.
- As a WebTPA employee, you will have access to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
- Income protection benefits: life insurance, short and long-term disability programs
- Leave programs to support personal circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits available and a comprehensive wellness program
- Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws.
- Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed.
- Benefits for interns and part-time employees may differ.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
