Network Engineer - Middletown, NY [High Salary]

Company: Optum
Location: Middletown
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Network Engineer responsible for installation, configuration, troubleshooting and support of network equipment in 2 Dc locations as well as numerous remote clinics. Need to be able to support remote network connections between sites, business partners and Optum Technologies. Some evening work required for network changes when the clinics are closed. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma/GED (or higher) - 5 years of experience with networking protocols and expertise in TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP and VLANs - 5 years of routing & switching experience configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches and load balancers - 5 years of experience with wireless & LAN/WAN technologies and understanding of Wi-Fi, SD-WAN and enterprise LAN/WAN setups - 5 years of experience with troubleshooting & diagnostics and the ability to identify and resolve network performance issues - 3 years of experience with network security and knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention and encryption - 2 years of experience with network hardware installation, rack and stack - Ability to work nights and weekends as part of on-call rotation - Ability to travel between clinical sites - Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: - Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in technical field or equivalent - Current industry certifications such as CCNA, Network Certification - Experience with Palo Alto firewalls - Experience with network access controls e.g. Cisco ISE - Experience with cloud technologies Azure and AWS - VoIP & Collaboration Tools: Experience managing Cisco Unified Communications or Microsoft Teams Voice Soft Skills: - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders - Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. RPO RED

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