Manager, Network Engineering

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Provides leadership and guides in developing and coordinating network strategies for the full lifecycle of certificate management. In addition, solutions for enterprise infrastructure, including LAN/WAN and third-party network management in support of Centene's business objectives. Manages strategic business relationships with technology vendors, suppliers, internal and external business partners, and collaborates with key stakeholders to establish goals and define objectives.

• Direct, manage and support the Team responsible for the full lifecycle of certificates (internal and external), including: Inventory, discovery, monitoring, renewal, replacement, and revocation
• Proactively manage processes / Team for certificate expirations to prevent service disruptions
• Oversee troubleshooting certificate-related issues across applications, operating systems, and network devices
• Facilitates the development of the strategic IT plan enabling network services to be delivered through consistent approaches and solutions across all business units
• Identifies opportunities to drive value for Centene through the network services strategy
• Defines and maintains all network services key performance indicators (KPI) metrics
• Accountable for the effective management of access, security, continuity, and maintenance of network services
• Works closely with the IT leadership team to ensure that network changes and enhancement projects are reviewed, agreed upon, and scheduled through the change management process
• Establishes, maintains, optimizes, implements and enforces processes, procedures and standards for the operation of effective data networks, specific to LAN/WAN, mobility, and third-party network management
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers to resolve network issues and support implementation of new technologies
• Manages the hiring and training of new and existing staff, conduct performance reviews, provide leadership, technical guidance, and coaching
• Shares knowledge and develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of network infrastructure, business issues, best practices, and implications to IT
• Maintains and supports the budgeting, reporting, forecasting and cost models for network services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:

• One or more of the following skills are desired.
• Certificate Management
• Citrix NetScaler
• SSL/TLS

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act