Senior Network Engineer

Internal Reference Number: R1049349

Summary

Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts.

We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Responsible for the engineering of network infrastructure with a high degree of knowledge pertaining to F5 BigIP load balancing. Designs infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. Ensures that the design and integration of proposed solutions lead to the development and growth of the business through effective use of technology. Facilitates the optimization of business unit performance by enhancing the alignment between business systems and information technology.

Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution, and assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface applications.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.

This is a Full-time position with the option to be fully remote, with a preference given to a hybrid work schedule in Columbia, South Carolina. Please note this is subject to change based on business need and/or employee performance.

• 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 a 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.

Required

Education:

• Bachelor's in a job related field

Degree Equivalency:

• 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")

OR

• 14 total years required work experience.

Work Experience:

• 10+ years of network or other job-related experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Preferred

Work Experience:

• Enterprise level experience with the F5 Load Balancer platform that…