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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · 11 hours ago

Senior Network Engineer

South Carolina, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is the largest insurance company in South Carolina and a leading administrator of government contracts. The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for engineering network infrastructure, ensuring effective design and integration of solutions to enhance business performance.

Financial ServicesHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceMedical

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides consultative direction for network planning, architecture design and engineering. Determines feasibility from technical and economic perspective. Compiles, analyzes, and reviews operational data. Oversees and directs tests to establish standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes

Oversees, plans, and evaluates complex network systems and makes recommendations for resources required to develop, maintain and/or expand service levels. Provides consultative support to facilitate design and to resolve design problems. Monitors network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future

Oversees, plans, and ensures implementation of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure the security of the system. Provides strategic planning and participation for disaster recovery operations

Updates knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in technology. Researches, evaluates, and recommends software and hardware products. Provides counsel and leadership on future use of technology and system improvements

Directs and leads technical support personnel. Provides direction to team in the gathering of business needs and design of solutions through direct interaction with business unit leaders. Subject matter expert resource

Maintains effective relationships with external suppliers to ensure appropriate levels of support. Oversees and plans large scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Interface with vendors to identify and purchase hardware and software

Qualification

F5 BigIP load balancingNetwork planningNetwork security measuresCisco Route/SwitchNetwork technologies proficiencyCCIE certificationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject leadership

Required

Bachelor's in a job related field

Associates degree plus an extra 2 years job related work experience for a total of 12 years of required work experience (see 'required work experience')

14 total years required work experience

10+ years of network or other job-related experience

Comprehensive knowledge of network systems and applications

Able to perform high-level network planning, design, and optimization

Able to suggest plans to integrate new and existing designs and provide input into highly complex and high impacting decisions

Advanced technical knowledge of networking, communications, and related hardware and software

Strong knowledge of emerging technologies for applications to the enterprise

Capable of taking on the role of project leader for special enterprise-wide assignments

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people

Strong understanding of technical problems and solutions in relation to the current, as well as the future business environment

High level of understanding of organization business systems and processes as well as industry-wide requirements

Proficiency with network technologies and platforms

Ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred

Enterprise level experience with the F5 Load Balancer platform

Enterprise level experience with Cisco Route/Switch including Nexus

Cisco ACI and/or Ansible experience

12 years-of experience working in infrastructure/network environments performing network engineering (hardware and/or software), design and planning

CCIE, CCNA, CCNP

Benefits

Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

Education Assistance

Service Recognition

National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

Company

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

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For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state.

Founded in 1946

Columbia, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees