Senior Network Consultant

Location: Bengaluru

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.

The Legacy Remote Network Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the integration of acquired entities into Optum while maintaining the stability and performance of legacy network environments. This role requires deep technical expertise, solid documentation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently across diverse and complex infrastructures. The engineer will also contribute to platform refreshes, compliance initiatives, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Integration & Design    Lead the design and implementation of network infrastructure for legacy environment integration to Optum
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and minimal business disruption

Operations & Support    Maintain and troubleshoot legacy network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless systems
Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical infrastructure and participate in incident response

Standards & Compliance    Enforce consistent network standards and ensure compliance with Optum security policies
Support vulnerability management and lifecycle planning for legacy platforms

Documentation & Planning    Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures
Assist in cost estimation and budgeting for technology refreshes and migrations

Leadership & Communication    Act as a functional SME and mentor to junior engineers
Communicate technical requirements and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment).

The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
CCNP or equivalent experience
8+ years in network engineering
Technical Proficiency    Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
Security:
Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), VPNs, IDS/IPS
Wireless:
Wi-Fi, WLAN
Tools: network monitoring and management tools
SD-WAN

Ability to support a 24/7 service organization/model where deliverables are deployed outside the normal work hours

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with network automation and scripting
Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid environments
Understanding of project management principles
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently

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