Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Positions in this function include those who monitor and operate computer and peripheral equipment: review, analyze, and modify programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for large-scale computer systems. Evaluate system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Provide expertise in operating software applications, consulting on complex projects/existing applications, software systems programming, timely completion of scheduled jobs, and overall operating systems Processes. Also includes overseeing environments’ health and facilitation of high severity incidents to improve the state of service availability and continuity. Develop processes and activities that focus on restoring service after an incident occurs. Document all hardware, application, facility, etc. problems and take corrective action as required. Due to this being part of Optum’s FISMA environment, all work must be completed in the United States.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Handling server administration functions across the nation and abroad. Deployment of Operating System Security and Software Updates
• Vulnerability and risk management including antivirus, baselines
• Expertise in hardening, testing and monitoring systems against possible security threats, with exposure to various regulatory standards
• Highly organized, possess a meticulous attention to detail and comfortable working within strict operational boundaries and procedures with the Ability to create and maintain all documentation and adhere to company standards, policy, and regulations
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineer and other team members to ensure successful delivery of products
• Involved in providing 24x7 on-call support of Server Operating Systems as part of rotating team coverage
• Analyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommends modifications that will enhance system reliability, availability, serviceability and salability
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills, highly organized, ability to complete high level projects with little supervision
• Work with teammates, clients and other teams to identify and address systems problems
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends and technologies to improve development practices and enhance the overall quality of the software

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:

• Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 3+ years of equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting/maintaining Windows Server Operating Systems
• 3+ years of experience with Vulnerability and risk management including antivirus, baselines
• 2+ years of experience working in an environment that serviced/monitored 500+ servers
• 1+ years of general experience with basic scripting and Microsoft MSI packages
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours (Wed - Sun 6pm - 2am CT)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with auditing and security standards
• Experience with creating and updating training documentation and presentations as needed
• Experience with reading adjusting and scripting powershell automation
• Familiarity with VMware and ESX Server Support
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure services(e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

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