You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy Data Center Networks utilizing industry best practices and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure and Nexus 9k platforms
• Develop and implement a migration platform from traditional data center network designs to the policy-based infrastructure
• Create Low and Hight Level Design, Implementation Plan, and Acceptance Test Plan
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry
• Oversee/perform new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades
• Lead Proof-of-Concept development

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years in a highly technical role that spans multiple disciplines
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of the end-to-end IT process, including architecture, design & engineering, implementation, and operations;
• Sound understanding of Virtualization, and Application Centric Infrastructure
• Implement SR-IOV based network appliance
• Hands-on experience on how to create different application policies in the ACI including Tenants, Application Network Profile (ANP), End Point Group (EPG), Contracts, Subjects, and Filters
• Experience with virtualization platform
• Entry-level experience with Python programming and object-oriented design
• Familiarity with software version management tools such as Git/GitHub
• Experience with end-to-end QoS deployments across Enterprise and Service Provider WAN
• Experience with ACI Multi-Site
• Experience with Palo-Alto Firewalls
• Expert-level knowledge in the areas of IP internetworking, LAN Switching Protocols (VLAN (802.1Q), STP, HSRP, VRRP, LACP/PAGP), IP Routing protocols (IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Experience configuring and deploying enterprise-class networks, including the following products:
  • Cisco ACI
  • Cisco Nexus 9k Switches
  • F5 Big-IP Appliances
• Experience with logical design models (L2/L3, Spanning tree, VRF, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling)
• Experience with SD-WAN

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Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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