Optum Tech (UnitedHealth Group) is looking for a Senior Network Consultant to spearhead the design, implementation, and optimization of our global enterprise infrastructure. As a Principal Network Engineer, you will translate business requirements into technical specifications and maintain mission-critical operations through a 7x24 on-call rotation. You will help advance our mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
What You'll Do
- Design, document, and maintain robust, redundant, and scalable architectures for remote data centers and DMZs using Visio and Draw.IO.
- Utilize ServiceNow to manage the full lifecycle of network change controls, creating detailed work plans and ensuring implementations follow standardized Methods of Procedure.
- Maintain strict device inventories and partner with vendors to proactively remediate hardware and software vulnerabilities.
- Standardize requirements for design and engineering drawings and IP migration plans while developing automation tools like Ansible or NetBrain for repeatable processes.
- Create and enforce standardized procedures for remote data center integrations and product lifecycle management using detailed 'flight checklists'.
- Actively participate in a 7x24 on-call rotation to address incidents and maintain mission-critical performance.
- Build solid vendor relationships to research and recommend new technologies, ensuring the environment remains competitive.
- Partner with F5, Security, and SD-WAN teams to align strategies and deliver seamless, customer-centric services.
- Promote a culture of accountability and excellence, acting as a technical mentor while engaging directly with partners to address complex requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
- Solid experience with large-scale SD-WAN implementations.
- Experience with ServiceNow change management, including MOPs and approvals.
- Experience with remote data center and DMZ architectures and IP migration planning.
- Leadership experience in mentoring engineers and enforcing standards.
- Expert in Cisco routing, including OSPF, BGP, VRFs, ACLs, and static routing.
- Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible or NetBrain.
- Proficient in network design and documentation using Visio or Draw.IO.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a 24×7 on‑call rotation for critical incidents.
- Proven hands‑on skills with NNMi, Splunk, Wireshark, and field tools.
- Proven solid collaboration with Security, F5, and SD‑WAN teams.
- Proven excellent communication and stakeholder‑facing skills.
Technical Stack
- Routing: Cisco routers, OSPF, BGP, VRFs, ACLs
- Tools: Microsoft Visio, Draw.io, ServiceNow, Ansible, NetBrain, NNMi, Splunk, Wireshark
- Technologies: SD-WAN
Team & Environment
You will be a key technical leader partnering with F5, Security, and SD-WAN teams to deliver integrated solutions.
We offer a culture guided by inclusion, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities, and are committed to mitigating environmental impact and enabling equitable care.
