**Description** Responsibilities Humana is seeking a Senior Network Engineer - Remote Solutions, who will deliver solutions focusing on SD-WAN technologies, including Aruba, Zscaler, Silverpeak and Clearpass. This is an exciting opportunity for forward-looking technology leaders to make key contributions to the evolution and transformation of the company's networks toward next-generation technologies. This is a critical role within Humana's IT organization responsible for the engineering and design, planning, implementation, and establishment of operational and maintenance programs to deliver best-in-class next generation SD-WAN infrastructure. This includes optimizing all aspects of network eco-system, including performance, resiliency, availability, resource utilization and innovation. **Responsibilities** **Responsibilities** **The scope will include the following areas of concentration:** + Remote SDWAN solutions (Aruba Silverpeak, Clearpass) + Support the elimination of existing datacenter dependencies to enable cloud/fastest-path access (i.e., VPN, Web Proxy, etc..). + End-User device connectivity architecture & implementations. + Connectivity solutions for supporting a hybrid cloud strategy. + Remote site and campus network technology to support SDWAN and SD-LAN implementations. + WAN circuit topology and telco/carrier technical integration. + Remote user network end-point technology. **The Senior Network Engineer - Remote Solutions:** + Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. + Prepares the analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs. + Conducts network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. + Develops alternative routing scenarios and changes. + Conducts economic and population growth studies. + Begins to influence department's strategy. + Makes decisions on moderately complex to more complex issues. + Provides network design, engineering and administrative support of both physical and virtual networking devices within our SDI environments. + Leverages state-of-the-art networking technologies, including virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN). + He/she will work with various leaders across the enterprise to coordinate network solutions to meet challenges of technology, regulatory, security, and competitive conditions. + Can perform work without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. **Required Qualifications:** + BS/BA, preferably in a technical or scientific field + Network engineering certification such as CCNA through CCIE or the equivalent + 8+ years of technical network engineering experience, and 3+ years of project leadership experience + 5+ years of experience architecting large-scale wireless network infrastructure, with advanced experience designing carrier-grade WiFi + 5+ years of Layer 2/ Layer 3 network architectural design (LAN/WAN/VPN) working with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and other LAN/WAN technologies; 802.11 wireless infrastructure and administration + Strong understanding and support of 4G, LTE, 5G network deployments across remote sites; support of large-scale datacenters and remote sites; end-user device connectivity architecture & implementations (i.e., IoT, iPads, etc...) + Aruba networking equipment and SD-WAN technologies. + Knowledge of QoS and network security functions (firewalls, VPN, IPS, etc) + Ability to manage complex multi-organizational projects + Experience with implementing and operating a software-defined network environment (VXLAN, EVPN, etc.) + Vendor management skills (hardware/software security vendors as well as third party vendors) **Preferred Qualifications** + Familiarity with cloud architecture network designs, implementations, and support (AWS, Azure, GCP) + Experience with Arista, VMware NSX-T, and other SDN technologies + Architecting and implementing large-scale SD-WAN solutions + Demonstrated experience with DevOps, ITIL, and platform process & technology + Master's Degree in a Technical Field + An understanding of the Agile methodology is preferred. Azure DevOps experience is preferred. + Experience with Equinix Co-location configuration is preferred. + Cisco CCNA or CCNP or additional vendor certifications preferred. (Palo Alto, Aruba Networks, Cisco ISE) **Additional Information** _Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their home to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field._ **Work-At-Home Requirements** + _WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense._ + _A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required._ + _Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role._ + _A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information_ _\#LI-PH1_ **Scheduled Weekly Hours** 40 <>