Network Engineer

• Support and direct involvement with negotiating contracts with assigned healthcare providers, focusing on favorable terms and compliance with organizational standards, strategy, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews and analyses of assigned provider contracts, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• With support from your leader, utilizes data and analytics of provider financial issues and competitor strategies to inform negotiation and contracting decisions.
• Supports implementation of contracting policies and workflows; monitors and ensures effective and efficient contracting processes are in place.
• With input and support from their leader, monitor and analyze key metrics for network performance, cost, and provider satisfaction, and provide reports to leadership for assigned provider accounts.
• Ensure timely and professional resolution of provider issues
• Build and maintain positive relationships with healthcare providers to ensure network stability and quality.
• Assist in tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor provider satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Support provider onboarding, training, and resource distribution.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Claims, Credentialing, and Contracting to resolve routine provider issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and enhance provider experience.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (DO NOT REMOVE - REQUIRED)
• Other duties as assigned (DO NOT REMOVE - REQUIRED)

Senior Network Contracting Specialist

• Architect and define global enterprise network strategy across LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud networking environments
• Lead the design and blueprinting of scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant enterprise network infrastructure
• Evaluate and implement advanced routing, switching, and connectivity solutions, including SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and Direct Route
• Function as the principal escalation point for highly complex network and security issues
• Provide technical governance, establishing standards, SOPs, and design patterns for global network operations
• Guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance, reliability, and security of enterprise networks
• Architect and oversee implementation of enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust initiatives
• Lead architecture and integration of AWS and Azure cloud networking solutions into the enterprise framework
• Partner with business leaders to align network architecture with organizational strategy and growth
• Drive enterprise-wide resiliency and redundancy planning to eliminate single points of failure
• Serve as a principal mentor and coach to Network Engineers, enabling knowledge development and succession planning
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers on enterprise-scale contracts, ensuring cost-effective and scalable solutions
• Oversee strategic initiatives for global connectivity, voice/video technologies (Teams, 8x8), and secure remote access
• Ensure compliance with cyber security frameworks through proactive patching, hardening, and vulnerability management

Network Engineer III

• Lead enterprise systems administration, network operations, and operations and maintenance (O&M) activities across the USMEPCOM enterprise.
• Serve as the contractor's service owner for enterprise infrastructure services and ensure systems consistently meet defined service level objectives.
• Plan, organize, and direct contractor personnel responsible for operations and maintenance of USMEPCOM-constructed networks.
• Provide technical leadership for Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, physical and virtual servers, databases, VMware ESXi environments, Storage Area Networks (SANs), collaboration tools, enterprise applications, and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform system-level configuration, validation, integration, and administration of enterprise hardware, software, operating systems, and infrastructure platforms while maintaining interoperability with existing legacy systems.
• Lead engineering development, infrastructure integration, interface design analysis, software and hardware testing, and enterprise systems implementation activities.
• Apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) security principles, practices, and procedures to maintain compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead the Outage Response Team (ORT) and direct all activities associated with enterprise outage response, incident management, disaster recovery, and Continuity of Operations (COOP).
• Serve as the primary point of contact during enterprise outages, coordinating response activities with Government leadership, vendors, DISA, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate, direct, and oversee outage resolution efforts while providing timely status updates to Government leadership throughout incident response activities.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update enterprise outage response procedures, Incident Response Plans, disaster recovery documentation, and operational playbooks.
• Review Incident Response Plans quarterly to ensure system inventories, procedures, documentation, and operational processes remain current.
• Lead geographically dispersed teams responsible for enterprise infrastructure operations, systems administration, and network support.
• Monitor enterprise performance, availability, and operational health while proactively identifying opportunities for infrastructure improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Support cloud technologies, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), enterprise networking, firewall administration, secure communications, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Foster continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Federal Government, Department of Defense, and enterprise IT operational standards and best practices.

Systems/Network Administrator Lead

• Design, implement, and operate networking infrastructure across both private datacenters and public cloud environments (primarily Azure), including routing, firewalling, WAN connectivity, and overlay networking.
• Provide network and remote connectivity hardware/software support for internal and external customers.
• Design, manage, and troubleshoot highly available ISP circuits, multi-homed BGP architectures, datacenter interconnect (DCI), and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple regions.
• Perform root cause investigations and contribute to process/procedure documentation.
• Maintain and expand NGFW rule base to ensure least access principals across public and private firewall zones.
• Project work including: Structured cabling, Physical infrastructure lifecycle replacements, Network and application security, Monitoring, alerting, and auto remediation.
• Deploy public cloud (primarily Azure) and private cloud networks utilizing infrastructure as code utilizing git-ops tooling.
• Collaborate with Security teams to maintain security of data and access privileges.
• Develop, improve, and maintain network and system monitoring solutions.
• Work cross-functionally within the operations and engineering organization.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Participate in scheduled monthly maintenance windows (second Sunday of each month) as part of a team rotation, typically supporting 3–4 maintenance windows per year.

Senior Network Engineer

• Provide advanced network analysis, design, engineering, and technical support for EACN infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies that improve network performance, resilience, security, and mission capability.
• Maintain the EACN baseline configuration and supporting Systems Integration Laboratory environment.
• Install and functionally test software versions, patches, technical orders, security updates, and configuration changes.
• Validate hardware, software, and network modifications in the laboratory before operational deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues affecting operational gateways, connected platforms, and supported mission systems.
• Configure and sustain routers, switches, firewalls, servers, encryption devices, VoIP components, and network-management tools.
• Support network upgrades, equipment replacement, system cutovers, and integration of new transport capabilities.
• Develop and maintain network installation guides, topology diagrams, checklists, configuration records, and technical documentation.
• Create scripts, executables, graphs, and maps supporting network configuration, monitoring, and analysis.
• Monitor network availability, utilization, outages, capacity, and overall system health.
• Perform system backups, disk management, patching, and approved server-maintenance activities.
• Design and implement fault-tolerant and disaster-recovery solutions for network devices and servers.
• Support Voice over Internet Protocol capabilities across the laboratory and operational gateway environments.
• Coordinate technical activities with Government engineers, cybersecurity personnel, site technicians, and mission partners.
• Train incoming Government and contractor personnel on EACN network configurations and operating standards.
• Ensure network changes comply with DISA STIGs, USCYBERCOM directives, Air Force requirements, and approved configuration-management processes.

Network Tier 3 Engineer

• Ensure the reliability and continuous operation of AT&T’s Optical, IP Core, Mobility, and advanced communication technologies through 24x7 technical support, fault and lifecycle management, and comprehensive understanding of end-to-end services.
• Support BVOIP Services Center objectives by delivering high-quality operational support for enterprise VoIP and voice network services.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and restore VoIP services, including issues involving SIP trunks, VoIP gateways, call routing, registration, signaling, call quality, and service availability.
• Serve as the customer interface for voice trouble reports, ensuring issues are accurately captured, prioritized, documented, and routed to the appropriate support teams or carriers.
• Analyze service-impacting voice events using available monitoring tools, ticketing systems, technical documentation, and lab resources.
• Collaborate with internal voice engineering, data networking, vendor, carrier, and customer teams to isolate root cause and drive timely resolution.
• Provide clear and timely communication to customers and stakeholders regarding outage status, troubleshooting progress, escalation activity, and resolution details.
• Track, prioritize, and manage VoIP-related trouble tickets, including inter-shift turnover, escalation, follow-up, and closure activities.
• Document call-flow analysis, troubleshooting steps, customer communications, technical findings, and final resolution details in the designated trouble-ticketing application.
• Escalate or hand off complex incidents to the appropriate support group when additional expertise, vendor engagement, or carrier coordination is required.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer experience, operational discipline, and timely service restoration in a 24x7 support environment.

Senior Specialist, Network Technology Support

• Designs, configures, tests, and maintains complex LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions.
• Leads technical design and implementation for medium to large network initiatives, including upgrades, migrations, and new service deployments.
• Translates architectural standards and strategic direction into executable technical designs and operational solutions.
• Leads the diagnosis and resolution of complex and escalated network incidents across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting to isolate hardware, software, firmware, application, and network-related issues.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Contributes to the evolution of the network platform by identifying improvement opportunities and recommending modern technologies, automation, and design patterns.
• Participates in architecture reviews and provides technical input into network standards, tooling, and operational processes.
• Implements automation and configuration management practices to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Works closely with Cloud, Platform, Security, SRE, Application Engineering, and Product teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Serves as a trusted technical partner for engineering teams requiring network expertise.
• Participates in high-visibility, cross-functional projects from design through implementation.
• Maintains and supports enterprise LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and web hosting environments.
• Participates in 24x7 on-call rotations and provides escalation support as needed.
• Creates and maintains accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Implements network security controls and policies in alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Participates in firewall governance processes, including rule reviews and approvals.
• Supports the company’s commitment to protecting system and data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Provides technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers.
• Shares best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and operational knowledge within the team.
• Maintains industry knowledge through ongoing training and professional development.

• Managing, developing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with assigned providers
• Managing provider agreement negotiation operations

Principal Network Management Consultant

• Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for your domain
• Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions
• Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation
• Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, such as performance, scalability and operability
• Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into our community
• Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact
• Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community

Distinguished Engineer – Global Network

• Analyzes and processes mitigation, restoration, abatement or mediation invoices for payment
• Delivers compassionate service to ensure customer retention
• Works independently, prioritizing and managing own workload
• Researches and responds to moderately complex customer/vendor communications
• Summarizes documents and enters into claim system notes

Inside Technician Consultant

• Install, configure, and maintain approved network hardware, software, and structured cabling systems across Prairie Farms facilities.
• Maintains structured cabling systems, telecom systems, WAN, LAN, Cellular, Wireless Networks and local Internet, remote access, VPNs, and connectivity protocols.
• Implement predetermined telecom/network software and hardware modifications with minimal downtime.
• Establish source device profiles, environments, directories, and access protocols aligned with Prairie Farms security standards.
• Support Fortinet firewall configurations, network segmentation, and access controls at assigned locations.
• Partner with System Administrators at various levels on site deployments, domain migrations, and virtualization-related networking tasks as directed.
• Monitor installed network and telecom equipment health to ensure optimal uptime and performance.
• Provide escalation support for connectivity or related network/communication issues for user community.
• Assist in proactive capacity planning for network upgrades and business growth.
• Collaborate with IT Help Desk teams (Tier 1-3) to streamline operations and response processes.
• Support implementation of network perimeter security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection.
• Enforce network access controls, authentication protocols, and Forti Authenticator MFA for remote access users.
• Assist with firewall firmware testing and updating schedules across all locations.
• Document network configurations and maintain accurate records of all changes.
• Travel to Prairie Farms office, plant, branch, and distribution locations for project work and process review.

• As a Network Administrator, you are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of enterprise network infrastructure and security systems.
• This role equally emphasizes network engineering and network security, ensuring the performance, reliability, and protection of the organization’s wired and wireless environments.
• The position combines hands-on expertise in routing, switching, and wireless technologies with the deployment and management of firewalls, security policies, and threat mitigation controls.
• Designing and deploying network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Monitor network and security performance; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
• Implement and maintain security controls such as segmentation, ACLs, zero trust principles, and policy enforcement
• Diagnosing and resolving network problems, including hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Develop and maintain network and security documentation including diagrams, standards, and procedures
• Forecasting network growth and capacity requirements.
• Coordinating with network equipment vendors for support and maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Network Administrator

• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community
• Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
• Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack – Global Payment Network

• Design, deploy, and operate enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure across retail, corporate, and datacenter environments
• Manage and optimize Juniper Mist Wi-Fi deployments across large-scale retail locations, including AP provisioning, RF tuning, and policy management via the Mist cloud portal
• Support and expand Fortinet SD-WAN (FortiGate / FortiManager) rollouts, including ZTP, policy configuration, and integration with Zscaler SASE
• Administer VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud) overlay network: edge configuration, profile management, link QoS, and tunnel health monitoring
• Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-5400 series) via Panorama, including policy lifecycle, NAT, URL filtering, GlobalProtect VPN, and security profile management
• Support NSX-T micro-segmentation initiatives including distributed firewall rules, security groups, and East-West traffic policy enforcement
• Assist with Zerto-based DR replication and failover testing across Equinix CH3 and DE2 sites
• Maintain and troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) across datacenter switching (Nexus 93600/93180) and WAN edge platforms
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings and weekends, to respond to P1/P2 incidents and network outages
• Document configurations, runbooks, and architecture decisions in Confluence following established team standards
• Contribute to automation and monitoring initiatives using SolarWinds, Dynatrace, and custom tooling
• Coordinate with ISPs and managed service vendors for circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalation

Network Services Engineer

• Support the client's network infrastructure as a Network Administrator.
• Manage cybersecurity advisories, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities.
• Troubleshoot complex network environments and conduct cybersecurity remediation.
• Work on Fortinet networking and security products including firewalls, switches, and analyzers.
• Engage in network design, implementation, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure network security best practices are followed.

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Cisco and Fortinet network infrastructure.
• Configure and support firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and wireless technologies.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues.
• Provide escalation support for Help Desk and infrastructure incidents.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to support business objectives.
• Participate in infrastructure projects and technology initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining high levels of network availability, security, and performance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support after-hours needs when required.

IT Network Engineer II

• Manage daily maintenance and support of network and security devices
• Work with Information Technology teams to engineer and deploy network solutions
• Manage and support VPN technologies
• Design and refine functions within the information security framework
• Provide guidance for certain network and information security functions
• Collaborate with delivery teams to design and implement secure network solutions
• Mentor junior team members
• Assist in information security awareness and training activities

Network Analyst III

• support and maintain critical infrastructure in a highly available environment
• work with cross functional IT teams to ensure reliable network and communication services
• coordinate with vendors
• assist with system improvements
• provide after-hours support on occasions

• Troubleshooting complex routing, DNS, and load balancing issues.
• Building and managing infrastructure via Terraform.
• Designing secure network architectures, including segmentation and firewall policies.
• Automating repetitive tasks to improve overall system reliability.

Senior Network Engineer – Hybrid Cloud

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise network solutions across global sites.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, Wireless, Internet, VPN, and Cloud environments.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for critical production incidents.
• Participate in on-call rotation and major incident response activities.
• Support network lifecycle management, upgrades, and refresh projects.
• Configure and support Cisco Switching, Cisco Wireless, Meraki Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Manage BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, VLANs, QoS, and High Availability solutions.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network architectures.
• Support cloud connectivity and networking solutions across Microsoft Azure and AWS.

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Senior Network Contracting Specialist

Network Engineer III

Systems/Network Administrator Lead

Senior Network Engineer

Network Tier 3 Engineer

Senior Specialist, Network Technology Support

Senior Network Engineer

Principal Network Management Consultant

Distinguished Engineer – Global Network

Inside Technician Consultant

Network Engineer

Network Administrator

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack – Global Payment Network

Network Services Engineer

Network Administrator

IT Network Engineer II

Network Analyst III

Network Administrator

Senior Network Engineer – Hybrid Cloud

Senior Network Engineer