Senior Network Engineer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas • Topeka, KS • 7h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13710314 **Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us?**

Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to

the health and well-being of Kansans.

Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the

idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire

Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with

ongoing training and development programs.

Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate

and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.

Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies

in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.

Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a

workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total

Rewards package

Incentive pay program (EPIP)

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers

Fertility/Adoption assistance

2 weeks paid caregiver leave

401(k) plan matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

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.

\"This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.\"

What you\'ll do

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.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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.

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.

Education and Experience:

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