Manager, Network Engineering

Centene Corporation is a diversified, national organization focused on improving health outcomes through technology. The Manager of Network Engineering will provide leadership in developing and coordinating network strategies, manage relationships with vendors, and oversee the full lifecycle of certificate management to support business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and guides in developing and coordinating network strategies for the full lifecycle of certificate management
• Manages strategic business relationships with technology vendors, suppliers, internal and external business partners, and collaborates with key stakeholders to establish goals and define objectives
• Direct, manage and support the Team responsible for the full lifecycle of certificates (internal and external), including Inventory, discovery, monitoring, renewal, replacement, and revocation
• Proactively manage processes / Team for certificate expirations to prevent service disruptions
• Oversee troubleshooting certificate-related issues across applications, operating systems, and network devices
• Facilitates the development of the strategic IT plan enabling network services to be delivered through consistent approaches and solutions across all business units
• Identifies opportunities to drive value for Centene through the network services strategy
• Defines and maintains all network services key performance indicators (KPI) metrics
• Accountable for the effective management of access, security, continuity, and maintenance of network services
• Works closely with the IT leadership team to ensure that network changes and enhancement projects are reviewed, agreed upon, and scheduled through the change management process
• Establishes, maintains, optimizes, implements and enforces processes, procedures and standards for the operation of effective data networks, specific to LAN/WAN, mobility, and third-party network management
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers to resolve network issues and support implementation of new technologies
• Manages the hiring and training of new and existing staff, conduct performance reviews, provide leadership, technical guidance, and coaching
• Shares knowledge and develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of network infrastructure, business issues, best practices, and implications to IT
• Maintains and supports the budgeting, reporting, forecasting and cost models for network services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of related experience
• Leadership and guidance in developing and coordinating network strategies
• Management of strategic business relationships with technology vendors, suppliers, and business partners
• Direct management and support of the Team responsible for the full lifecycle of certificates
• Proactive management of processes for certificate expirations
• Oversight of troubleshooting certificate-related issues across applications, operating systems, and network devices
• Facilitation of the development of the strategic IT plan for network services
• Identification of opportunities to drive value through the network services strategy
• Definition and maintenance of network services key performance indicators (KPI) metrics
• Effective management of access, security, continuity, and maintenance of network services
• Collaboration with IT leadership team for network changes and enhancement projects
• Establishment and enforcement of processes, procedures, and standards for data networks
• Communication with vendors and suppliers to resolve network issues
• Management of hiring and training of staff, conducting performance reviews, and providing leadership
• Sharing knowledge and developing staff capabilities regarding network infrastructure
• Maintenance and support of budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and cost models for network services
• Compliance with all policies and standards
• Certificate Management
• Citrix NetScaler
• SSL/TLS