Job DescriptionYour RoleThe Data Center and Infrastructure team is responsible for the design, engineering, administration, and support of corporate WAN, LAN and network infrastructure. The Network Engineer, Principal will report to the Director, Technical Operations. In this role you will provide network architecture and design, implement network infrastructure, and provide 3rd level support to enhance the corporate network and its capabilities.Your WorkIn this role, you will:
- Be the SME in network hardware, software, and technologies
- Create a robust, supportable network infrastructure to better the users' experience
- Carry out operational, strategic activities, and change management of all impact and risk levels
- Develop and maintain technology roadmaps
- Engage in Incident Response, Audit, and Disaster Recovery practices
- Define, publish, and maintain network infrastructure standards, and operational documentation
- Lead proof-of-concept and prototyping efforts in both an infrastructure design and engineering capacity including collecting, analyzing, and documenting results
- Socialize and promote Network technology offerings
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding network technology planning, design, requirements, and development activities
- Perform periodic and emergency system maintenance, minimizing business impact to the greatest extent possible, as well as troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, or other related issues
- Influence, review and approve support contracts
- Oversee third-party vendors' performance
QualificationsYour Knowledge and Experience
- Requires a college degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience
- Prefers a minimum of 7 years of experience in architecting, designing, and implementing network infrastructure
- Prefers a minimum of 7 years of experience with routers and switches, firewalls, WAN optimizers, Load Balancers, MPLS circuits, VPN
- Previously worked utilizing the Agile methodology
- Implementation of IDS/IDP/CTI a plus
- Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of IT management and stakeholders
Pay Range The pay range for this role is: $ 145970.00 to $ 218900.00 for California.Note Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.#LI-EB1About the TeamBlue Shield of California's mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.To fulfill our mission, we must ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and fully contribute to meet the needs of the multifaceted communities we serve. Our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion upholds our values and advances our goal of creating a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends while addressing health disparities, promoting social justice, and integrating health equity through our products, business practices, and presence as a corporate citizen.Blue Shield has received awards and recognition for being a certified Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work, Military Friendly Employer, People Companies that Care, a Leading Disability Employer, and one of California's top companies in volunteering and giving. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us!
Our Values: - Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
- Human. We strive to be our authentic selves, listening and communicating effectively, and showing empathy towards others by walking in their shoes.
- Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.
Our Workplace Model: At Blue Shield of California, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Two Ways of Working:
- Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions:
- Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.
- Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.
- For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
- On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.
Physical Requirements:Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity:External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.