You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. **Position Purpose:** Manages Centene's computer systems and networks. Manages vendor evaluations, modifies and/or debugs vendor-supplied utilities and packages, and prepares technical documentation for telecommunications, network, and system software applications. + Defines system and product requirements and generate software / hardware performance and reliability specifications and requirements + Leads the evaluation, design, and integration of all enhancements or new releases of the system + Leads the enhancement of processes, procedures, and policies relating to systems functioning and performance + Meets with management team of multiple functional areas and vendors on the planning, upgrading, testing, securing, and servicing of IT solutions + Designs and implement architecturally compliant system landscapes + Develops, modifies, tests, implements, documents, and maintains systems software and hardware + Troubleshoots and resolves server, operating system, and other infrastructure problems + Monitors systems and networks for viruses, malfunctions, and errors + Prepares network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals + Performs troubleshooting and remediation, ensure successful project implementation, and perform post project end user support + Manages project timelines, budgets, and documentation + Trains the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices + Performs other duties as assigned + Complies with all policies and standards **Education/Experience:** A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science). Requires 4 – 6 years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. Master's Degree Computer science, information systems, or similar field preferred **Technical Skills:** + One or more of the following skills are desired. + Experience with Cyber Security, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Certificate Authorities, FSLogix containers and OS technologies. + Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation + Experience with MS Azure or other cloud hosting solutions + Experience with XenServer, VMWare or Nutanix Hypervisor + Experience designing, planning, implementing and administration Citrix Hybrid Server Multi Site Farms. **Soft Skills:** + Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty + Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions + Intermediate - Ability to work independently + Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills + Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills + Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure + Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills **License/Certification:** + CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred Pay Range: $83,600.00 - $155,000.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act