Network Operations & Support Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN environments. [Immediate...Level 3) | Viva Engage] Handle incidents related to routing, switching, and connectivity issues. [Job Descri...k Engineer | Word] Support IPSEC VPN configurations and troubleshooting. [UHG Accoun...k Engineer | Outlook] Provide L2/L3 troubleshooting support for production networks. 2. Vendor Coordination (VMS Focus) Act as the primary interface between clients and third-party vendors for network operations. [UHG Accoun...k Engineer | Outlook] Manage vendor deliverables, escalations, and performance tracking. Ensure adherence to SLAs, OLAs, and contractual obligations. Coordinate changes, maintenance windows, and implementation activities across vendors. 3. Network Configuration & Implementation Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers across multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.). [Job Descri...k Engineer | Word], [Hi , We h...ow:- - At | Viva Engage] Implement routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. [Immediate...Level 3) | Viva Engage] Perform network changes, patching, and upgrades as per change management process. 4. Monitoring & Performance Optimization Monitor network performance and proactively resolve bottlenecks. [Job Descri...k Engineer | Word] Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for outages and performance issues. [Network Da...sed client | Outlook] Maintain uptime and ensure high availability of services. 5. Documentation & Compliance Create network diagrams, SOPs, and knowledge articles. [UHG Accoun...k Engineer | Outlook] Maintain documentation for configurations, architecture, and changes. [Hi , We h...ow:- - At | Viva Engage] Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., HIPAA, enterprise policies). [UHG Accoun...k Engineer | Outlook] 6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with internal IT teams, security teams, and vendors. [Job Descri...k Engineer | Word] Participate in change advisory boards (CAB) and service reviews. Provide technical updates and status reports to stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong knowledge of: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) [Immediate...Level 3) | Viva Engage] TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP [Job Descri...k Engineer | Word] VPN technologies (IPSEC, site-to-site) [UHG Accoun...k Engineer | Outlook] Hands-on experience with: Cisco routers/switches, Palo Alto firewalls [UHG Accoun...k Engineer | Outlook] Load balancers, IDS/IPS, VPNs [Immediate...Level 3) | Viva Engage] Familiarity with: Multi-data center networking Network monitoring tools Process & Tools ITIL framework and service management processes [Hi , We h...ow:- - At | Viva Engage] Change, incident, and problem management Vendor management practices (VMS exposure preferred) Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities [Hi , We h...ow:- - At | Viva Engage] Excellent communication and vendor coordination skills [UHG Accoun...k Engineer | Outlook] Ability to work independently and manage escalations