Role Description Great Plains Communications is seeking a highly skilled Lead Transport Network Engineer with deep expertise in high-end routing, QoS, and optical networking technologies. This is a remote position that can be located in either NE, IA, IN, or CO. This position will act as a technical authority across our next-generation packet infrastructure solutions, working with platforms from Cisco, Ciena, and other leading vendors. Responsibilities include: - Design, deploy, and support high-performance networks across core, edge, and service delivery environments using advanced routing and optical platforms. - Provide deep, hands-on engineering expertise and troubleshooting across multi-vendor systems. - Collaborate with NOC and Operations teams to resolve complex issues and implement best practices. - Maintain accurate network documentation, inventory, and configuration records. - Work closely with sales teams, architects, and customers to align solutions with technical requirements and industry trends. - Lead proofs of concept, lab validation efforts, and on-site or remote implementations for complex infrastructure deployments. - Partner with OEM vendors to resolve escalated issues and stay informed on new features and product roadmaps. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and standardization of best practices. - Support automation and reporting initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. - Contribute to solutions involving Transport/Backbone, Segment Routing, Mobile Back-haul, EVPN, and IP/Optical convergence. - Lead engineering teams during new network turn-ups, design initiatives, and best-practice adoption. - Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer-specific certifications. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred (equivalent practical experience considered). - 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting carrier-grade or large enterprise network environments. - Proven expertise with Ciena, Cisco. - Strong understanding of IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, QoS, and DWDM/ROADM technologies. - Solid background in optical transport, including coherent optics, ROADMs, and alien wavelengths. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams. - Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and work after hours as needed. - Commitment to continuous learning through lab work and self-study. - Team-first mindset and a strong desire to contribute to broader organizational success. Requirements - Multiple industry-recognized certifications. - Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching or Service Provider). - Ciena optical and Route / Switch certifications. - Experience with customer CPE devices (e.g., Accedian, Ciena NIDs). - Exposure to scripting or network automation (e.g., Python, Ansible). - Performs other special projects and duties as requested. Benefits - For CO applicants, the salary range is $80k - $95k. - Competitive salary and benefits provided. Company Description Great Plains Communications is the leading fiber-driven technology provider in the Midwest, delivering fast, reliable solutions including high-speed internet and a full suite of residential and business services to nearly 200 communities across Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, and Southeast Indiana. Powered by our 19,000-mile MEF-certified, high-capacity network, we provide state-of-the-art connectivity to homes, businesses, and carriers backed by custom-built strategies, expert engineering, and local support. What sets us apart? An unwavering commitment to customer experience. From design to deployment, maintenance, and beyond, our local experts craft tailored solutions and deliver personalized, ongoing support to keep communities seamlessly connected.

Role Description American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking a Fitness Network Support - FNM to join our Fitness Network Management (FNM) department. This position will assist in fitness center outreach and rate resolution, as necessary. Hourly Salary Range: $19.46 Hourly Wage. Remote Worker Considerations: - Candidates will be trained remotely and must work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment. - This position requires a stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 50 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps (100 down/20 up recommended). Responsibilities - Fitness Center retention and rate revision outreach. - Provide follow-up to assigned rate revisions and collect fitness center data and report accurate information. - Provide follow-up to assigned fitness center resignations. - Maintain confidentiality of all fitness-related records and files. - Process outreach requests to fitness centers and key decision makers within specified turnaround times. - Interact with individual fitness centers to support retention initiatives. - Document activity using the appropriate systems within CRM, as needed. - Process requests within specified turnaround times. - Maintain working knowledge of PROMIS and business processes related to database maintenance, including CRM. - Renegotiate fitness center reimbursement rates and assist with the analysis of rate increases. - Participate in formal/informal training and team meetings and support the department by assisting on other special projects. Qualifications - Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred; high school diploma required if equivalent experience. - Minimum 2 years’ experience in customer service, resolving complex issues. - Excellent computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel. - Ability to work independently. - Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage simultaneous requests. - Must be flexible and willing to perform a wide range of responsibilities. Core Competencies - Ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish cooperative working relationships. - Excellent customer service skills to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. - Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task, and manage time. - Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment. - Ability to analyze information, problems, and procedures to develop effective solutions. - Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters. Mobility - Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time. Physical Requirements - Ability to speak, see, and hear other personnel and/or objects. - Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. - Ability to travel within the facility. - Capable of using a telephone and computer keyboard. - Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Environmental Conditions - Work from Home (WFH) environment. Company Description American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

• Identifying, researching, resolving, and informing the Provider Performance staff and other divisions, and the external provider community about HealthSpring policy issues, system and contractual changes. • Reviews current procedures to verify if still applicable to new programs, policies, and contracts. • Responsible for educating, researching problems, and identifying trends to ensure that all contractual and financial requirements are adhered to and performed. • Establishes and maintains relationships between HealthSpring and its providers to promote and ensure that issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner. • Performs physician onboarding responsibilities for the HealthSpring networks. • Collaborate daily with Provider Performance team to promote awareness and focus on high priority, or escalated, operational issues. • Provides consultation to providers regarding independent decisions for all aspects of their operations, including financial reimbursement, policies, procedures, and contractual issues.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Own the design, reliability, and automation of enterprise network connectivity across on-prem and cloud. This role delivers secure, scalable network services (routing, segmentation, firewalling, VPN, DNS/IPAM, monitoring) with a platform mindset, enabling application teams and operations to move faster with guardrails. Success requires strong hands-on troubleshooting fundamentals plus the ability to implement repeatable patterns in AWS and Azure (hybrid connectivity, multi-account/subscription architectures, centralized inspection/egress, and network observability). Provide resilient, secure, and automated connectivity as a service—reducing operational friction, improving time-to-delivery, and increasing network reliability through standard architectures and automation. Function as an engineer with a platform-oriented approach by standardizing best practices, minimizing manual effort through automation, and enhancing system reliability using telemetry data and insights from incident analysis. Job Responsibilities - Network Architecture & Engineering - Design and operate enterprise LAN/WAN connectivity, including routing (BGP/OSPF), subnetting, segmentation, NAT, and high availability patterns. - Build and maintain secure connectivity services: site-to-site VPN, remote access integration patterns, and encrypted transport where required. - Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into network designs that meet performance, resiliency, and security objectives. - Cloud Connectivity (AWS + Azure) - Design and support cloud networking primitives and patterns in AWS and Azure (VPC/VNet, routing, segmentation, private connectivity, load-balancing integration, DNS considerations). - Engineer secure hybrid connectivity between on-prem and cloud, including routing, failover strategy, and operational runbooks. - Implement and operate multi-account/multi-subscription connectivity architectures (hub/spoke, shared services, centralized routing domains, and guardrails). - Security Controls, Segmentation, and Inspection - Implement and manage network security controls in partnership with Security Engineering (firewall policy lifecycle, segmentation zones, secure egress). - Deliver centralized inspection/egress patterns and ensure traffic flows are logged and traceable (flow logs, firewall logs) per requirements. - Ensure network designs and telemetry align to healthcare privacy/security expectations, including segmentation, encryption in transit where required, and audit-friendly logging for incident response. - Automation & Change Enablement - Automate repeatable network deployments and changes using infrastructure-as-code and version-controlled workflows (peer review, drift management). - Improve change reliability via validation (pre-checks/post-checks) and documentation-as-code where practical. - Reliability & Operations - Maintain operational excellence through proactive monitoring, capacity awareness, and structured incident response participation. - Lead troubleshooting using packet-level analysis and systematic fault isolation across cloud and on-prem dependencies. - Continuously improve runbooks, diagrams, and reference architectures to reduce MTTR. - Collaborate with global colleagues. - Vendor Governance - Manage provider performance and cloud connectivity; support optimization initiatives and contract deliverables as applicable. Qualifications - 7-10 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer (or similar) in a complex, multi-protocol environment. - Hands-on cloud networking experience in AWS and/or Azure (VPC/VNet design, routing, segmentation, hybrid connectivity). - Strong fundamentals in enterprise networking: TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF), VLANs, subnetting, NAT/PAT, VPN, and packet-level troubleshooting. - Infrastructure-as-code exposure for networking (e.g., Terraform or equivalent) plus peer-reviewed change workflows. - Demonstrated ability to operate network monitoring and analysis tooling; strong competence diagnosing latency/loss/route issues end-to-end. - Experience operating perimeter and internal security controls (firewalls, segmentation principles, authentication/authorization integrations). - Ability to produce and maintain clear network documentation (diagrams, standards, runbooks) and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. - Bachelor’s Degree in an IT/engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience. - Experience implementing centralized inspection/egress patterns and flow visibility (e.g., VPC Flow Logs, Network Watcher, firewall logging). - Experience with multi-account/multi-subscription networking patterns (shared services hub, standardized guardrails, centralized routing/inspection). Requirements - Familiarity with healthcare regulatory expectations and privacy/security best practices (e.g., HIPAA considerations) as they apply to network security and logging. Certifications Preferred - AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty and/or AWS Security - Specialty. - Azure AZ-700 and/or AZ-500. - CCNA/CCNP (or equivalent). - Palo Alto certification (e.g., PCNSE) preferred; Palo Alto platform experience a plus. Technology Areas - WAN/LAN: MPLS, Metro Ethernet, SD-WAN, Wireless. - Access/Security: NAC, RADIUS/LDAP/TACACS, segmentation, MFA integration patterns. - VPN & Secure Edge: site-to-site and remote connectivity patterns; secure edge / zero-trust access patterns. - Cloud Networking: AWS/Azure network constructs (e.g., VPC/VNet), hybrid connectivity (e.g., Direct Connect/ExpressRoute), routing, DNS, load balancing, cloud-native firewalling/inspection patterns. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Terraform (preferred), CI/CD for network changes, config automation and policy-as-code patterns. Skills and Abilities - Strong communication skills both written and verbal to work with multiple internal and external clients in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. - Ability to create and maintain documents using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). - Ability to create and maintain network documentation including standards, diagrams, implementation guides, and operational runbooks. Includes maintaining reference architectures, operational SLOs/runbooks, and automation artifacts where appropriate. Travel - Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to assist with network components and projects in offices nationwide. Location Columbus, OH Pay Range $100,000.00 - $122,600.00 Salary range shown is a guideline. Individual compensation packages can vary based on factors unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, and qualifications.