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: Provides leadership and guides in developing and coordinating network strategies for the full lifecycle of certificate management. In addition, solutions for enterprise infrastructure, including LAN/WAN and third-party network management in support of Centene's business objectives. 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 Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ 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. - - Certificate Management - Citrix NetScaler - SSL/TLS Pay Range: $102,900.00 - $190,500.00 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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. 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

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Network Specialist is a highly technical role responsible for completing small, well-defined tasks and projects involving network design, engineering, configuration, and operational support across TDS’s integrated voice, video, and data network infrastructure. - Network Infrastructure Planning - Network Engineering - Technology Development - Operational Readiness - Network Translations - Circuit Design - Network Design - Configuration Management - Advanced Technical Support - Service Activation This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates. Responsibilities include: - Understanding and following established processes, completing assigned work in accordance with established quality measures to Plan, Engineer, Implement, Optimize or Operate TDS’s combined Voice/Video/Data network infrastructure. - Making use of quality improvement techniques and participating in process improvement and management activities. - Growing technical skills as they pertain to TDS's network infrastructure through self-training, formal classes, and coaching. - Utilizing vendor contact in accordance with TDS contractual obligations and understanding the appropriate level of vendor use. Qualifications - Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years of professional work experience. - 2+ years of experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking. Requirements - Familiarity with broadband and narrowband access technologies including (but not limited to) POTS, xDSL, T1, DS3, PRI, BRI, WiFi, WiMAX, PON, OCX. - Knowledge of transport technologies including (but not limited to) SONET, ATM, Ethernet, POS, DWDM, WDM. - Understanding of voice switching technologies including Legacy TDM and Softswitch technologies. - Proficiency in TCP/IP technologies including (but not limited to) routing and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, etc.), subnetting, multicast, tunneling, bridging, MPLS, IP quality of service, traffic engineering, VoIP and IPTV. - Knowledge of power concepts associated with AC and DC power equipment and HVAC implementations in both cabinet and building applications. - Familiarity with customer premises equipment including (but not limited to) Routers, PBX, Handsets, set-top boxes, home wiring concepts. - Able to participate in a small group to work on specific network issues. - Ability to manage changing priorities and handle several simple network tasks concurrently with assistance required to help set priorities. - Good organizational and written/verbal communication skills. - Good presentation skills. - Positive attitude and team focus are required. - Requires software knowledge and skills in business and office applications, such as spreadsheets, database applications, word documents, network drawing tools, basic network applications (telnet, FTP Client, FTP Server) and basic Unix tools. - Ability to make timely decisions and organize priorities to achieve maximum performance cost-effectively. - Basic mathematical and statistical analysis. - Ability to travel as necessary if the needs of the business dictate. - Perform network tasks outside normally scheduled business hours if the needs of the business dictate. Benefits - Medical Coverage - Dental Coverage - Vision Coverage - Life Insurance - 401(k) Plan - Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave - Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday - Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment) - Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance - Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) - TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) - Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) - Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)

• Design, deploy, and support **Packet Core** network elements in LTE/5G environments. • Implement and manage **SDN (Software-Defined Networking)** solutions and virtualized network infrastructures. • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot **network signaling protocols** (e.g., SIP, Diameter, SS7, GTP). • Develop and maintain **network analytics** and performance monitoring solutions to optimize traffic flow and reliability. • Implement and enforce **network security policies**, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, and segmentation strategies. • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and root cause analysis. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new deployments and upgrades. • Document network architecture, procedures, and configurations. • Participate in on-call support rotation when required.

• Analyze mobile network performance KPIs (throughput, latency, call drop rate, handovers, etc.) • Identify performance gaps and implement optimization strategies • Perform parameter tuning and configuration adjustments • Conduct drive test analysis and post-processing • Support troubleshooting of RF and core-related mobility issues • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve network quality and customer experience • Support capacity planning and network expansion projects • Analyze traffic growth trends and forecast future needs • Assist in site planning, sectorization, and coverage improvements • Evaluate new technology deployments (4G, 5G) • Prepare technical reports and performance dashboards