Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and resolving complex, multi-tier web problems across different platforms
Design, implement, and support automated continuous integration and deployment processes in conjunction with development and QA teams
Implement and monitor application performance tracking to ensure site uptime and response times. Manage status and renewals of certificates and web domains
Secure, scale, and manage Unix/Linux virtual environments to meet performance specifications using Chef
Establish and modify team procedures to ensure compliance with application security policies, HIPAA
Monitor environments for penetration and malicious attack attempts, anomalies, and errors. Provide reporting and escalation of issues. Apply OS upgrades and patches
Data backup management, scheduling and reporting for both internal corporate systems and data centers systems
Provide Level II support and resolution, as well as escalation updates to the ITS and Executive Management Team
Participate in a 24x7x365 support rotation. Maintain schedule, escalations, and maintenance windows in on-call application
Present ideas and solutions such as network diagrams and written reports in a clear and organized manner at different levels in the organization
Collaborate with other IT departments and external vendors as needed
Flexibility to work PST hours
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
BS in Information Systems or related technical field
3+ years of experience with configuration automation software using Chef
3+ years of experience in network and application monitoring and alerting. Experience with open source tools such as SensuGo, Nagios, or SNMP
3+ years of experience with network management and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, VPNs, firewalls)
3+ years of experience managing MySQL and MongoDB databases and their system requirements
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of Unix/Linux experience managing the configuration, operation, tuning, and support of Apache or NginX servers for public websites
3+ years of experience building, testing, and deploying secure web applications on Java or NodeJS, using Atlassian Bamboo or Jenkins
3+ years of experience with version control software, such as GitHub
3+ years of experience working with cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
3+ years of experience in at least one programming language, preferably Bash, Python, Java, or Ruby
Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with virtualization software such VMware, KVM, XEN
Experience working in an agile development environment
Excellent team player, including the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment but able to work independently
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to concurrently manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and deliverables
Excellent verbal and written communication to all levels in the organization
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
