Senior Network Engineer

Why Join Us?

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and business documentation.

• Proven ability to manage time, work independently, and collaborate effectively in team environments.

• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to develop estimates and manage deliverables.

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and evaluate infrastructure effectiveness and perform gap analysis.

• Demonstrated leadership in designing, operating, and evolving medium to large‑scale Data Center, LAN, and WAN environments, with expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching architectures.

• Effective negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PC utilities.

• Scripting Experience (e.g., Python, Postman) a plus.

• Cisco, Cisco ACI, Cisco Catalyst “DNA” Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Wireless, Cisco SDA, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto, VMWare, SolarWinds, Wireshark, Allegro, Gigamon, Cloud Technologies.

• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, VXLAN, ISIS, LISP, QoS, IPSEC, TCP/IP, 802.1X, RADIUS, VPC, LACP, HSRP, DNS, DHCP, IPv6.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School preferred. Technical training with certification in assigned technology is required as applicable.

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in I.T. infrastructure required.

• Demonstrated experience with managing assigned technology by performing regular and critical maintenance tasks within defined service levels preferred.

• Successful completion of the Infrastructure Advanced Learning Program is preferred.

• Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred.

• Requires the ability to lift and handle IT or office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds as part of routine job duties.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other IT-related tools.

•  Ability to work in a standard office environment, including attending meetings in person or virtually.

Compensation

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.