- Company Name
- Optum
- Job Title
- Network Engineer - Middletown, NY
- Job Description
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Job Title: Network Engineer
Role Summary:
Design, implement, and support enterprise networking across two data center locations and multiple remote clinics. Ensure reliable, secure, and high‑performance connectivity for business partners and internal applications, including Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN, and VoIP services.
Expectations:
* Maintain network infrastructure uptime and performance.
* Respond to incidents and perform scheduled changes during off‑hours.
* Participate in on‑call rotation and travel between clinical sites as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
* Manage routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP) and VLAN segmentation.
* Configure and maintain SD‑WAN, enterprise LAN/WAN, and Wi‑Fi environments.
* Implement and monitor network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption).
* Perform rack and stack of network hardware, and conduct performance diagnostics.
* Manage VoIP and collaboration platforms (Cisco Unified Communications, Microsoft Teams Voice).
* Document network configurations, topology diagrams, and change logs.
* Collaborate with site teams to support remote connections and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Required Skills:
* TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, SD‑WAN, Wi‑Fi, LAN/WAN fundamentals.
* Cisco routing and switching configuration, including load balancers.
* Network troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance tuning.
* Network security fundamentals – firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, encryption.
* Wireless and LAN/WAN technologies.
* Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel on-call.
* Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Required Education & Certifications:
* High School Diploma or GED (or higher).
* 5+ years of networking experience with TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, routing, switching, wireless, LAN/WAN, and security.
* 3+ years of experience with network security.
* 2+ years of hardware installation and rack/stack.
* Certifications: CCNA, Network+, or equivalent preferred.
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Middletown, United states
On site
Mid level
01-10-2025