Network Analyst

Location:

United States, South Carolina, Columbia

Internal Reference Number: R1051104

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!

• Security Remediations:
  Implementing measures to address vulnerabilities and enhance the security posture of the network.
• Network Migrations:
  Managing the transition of network services and systems to new environments or platforms.
• New Implementations:
  Providing comprehensive network support to ensure seamless connectivity for new business applications, enabling them to operate efficiently and securely.
• Automation:
  Utilizing advanced automation tools and techniques to streamline network processes and reduce manual intervention.
• Next Generation Network (Cisco ACI):
  Leveraging Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) to build a scalable, agile, and secure network.

• This position requires a U.S. citizenship to obtain clearance. The position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Focusing on network operations across multiple platforms, analyzes technical architecture, including hardware, software, and various configurations. Provides functional and empirical analysis related to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of the network infrastructure.

• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

• Analyzes workload, including traffic and utilization trends. Provides analytical support to team members throughout the development and implementation process. Provides feedback on commonly encountered problems and misunderstandings to enhance user documentation and/or training programs. May provide training on hardware and/or software use.
• Compiles and analyzes operational data and directs tests to assist in establishing standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes. Tests and verifies hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.
• Confers with technical specialists and consults specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system(s). Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance or on new technology to determine software and hardware installation requirements.
• Ensures network compliance with audit requirements. Addresses new network vulnerabilities within audit-mandated time frames. Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure the security of the system. Maintains effective security/backup and disaster recovery processes and systems.
• Monitors network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. Creates and maintains process and procedure documentation.
• Keeps knowledge and skills updated to keep up with rapid advancements in network technology.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's in a job-related field.
• Degree Equivalency: Associates degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 8 years of required work experience (see "required work experience").
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  6 years of network or other job-related experience.

• Advanced technical knowledge of networking, communications, and related hardware and software.
• Strong understanding of technical problems and solutions in relation to the current, as well as the future business environment.
• Proficiency with network technologies and platforms.
• Excellent problem analysis of network systems.
• Able to gather information, analyze information and troubleshoot various network problems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of common network analysis, monitoring and security utilities.

• Strong understanding of relevant network hardware and software.

• Cisco ACI
• Ansible Experience
• Git Hub Experience

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life…