Lead Systems Engineer

Qualifications
Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science)
Requires 5 – 7 years of related experience
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position
Experience with Cyber Security
Experience with Other: PowerShell and Endpoint Engineering, network protocols
Linux and Windows server vulnerability remediation
Linux and Windows server OS patching
Automation (Ansible or similar)
Connections via API to systems (ServiceNow, Satellite or similar)
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
Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Intermediate - Possesses technical aptitude
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional required
Benefits
Pay Range: $100,+00.00 - $186,800.00 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
Responsibilities
Position Purpose: Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects
Provides technical direction in-line with business goals
Trains, mentors, and supports systems engineers
Installs, configures and upgrades and enhancements to software/hardware/network systems
Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects
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
Provides technical direction in-line with business goals
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
Job description
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: Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects. Provides technical direction in-line with business goals. Trains, mentors, and supports systems engineers. Installs, configures and upgrades and enhancements to software/hardware/network systems.
• Oversees the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects.
• 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
• Provides technical direction in-line with business goals.
• 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 5 – 7 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills
• One or more of the following skills are desired.
• Experience with Cyber Security
• Experience with Other: PowerShell and Endpoint Engineering, network protocols
• Linux and Windows server vulnerability remediation
• Linux and Windows server OS patching
• Automation (Ansible or similar)
• Connections via API to systems (ServiceNow, Satellite or similar)

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
• Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
• Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Intermediate - Possesses technical aptitude

License/Certification
• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional required

Pay Range: $100,+00.00 - $186,800.00 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, ****** 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