Job Information
UnitedHealth Group Senior Network Architect, CCNP in Quezon City Manila, Philippines
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 resources 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.
An individual in the Architecture job family is a strategic resource for UnitedHealth Group. This individual could be involved across many aspects of architecture, design, build, engineering and implementation of technical solutions and capabilities providing technical leadership. Responsible for communicating overall architecture vision, technical strategies, and trade-offs across various levels in the organization to gain buy-in. Will provide recommendations and technical guidance to improve performance, reliability, and reusability within the constraints of budget, resource and business dependencies. In base and mid-level roles, engages across teams in a capacity that ranges from assisting on in-flight initiatives, up to technical briefings and demonstrations of new technologies across the organization. In senior level roles, leads business solutions, capabilities, and is a strong influencer that engages with client executives and stakeholders. Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Works with less structured, more complex issues
Serves as a resource to others
Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for data communication
Develop and manage network architecture, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud-based networks
Configure and manage firewalls, VPN tunnels, and network security protocols
Implement and support Citrix NetScaler and Zscaler solutions
Design and deploy AWS and Azure cloud network solutions
Utilize PowerShell for automation and network management tasks
Plan and execute the design and implementation of new and existing networks
Perform integration work to ensure seamless connectivity and interoperability
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues
Ensure network security and compliance with industry standards
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers
Document network designs, configurations, and procedures
Citrix-Specific Duties:
Design, deploy, and manage Citrix environments, including XenApp, XenDesktop, and Citrix Cloud
Optimize Citrix infrastructure for performance, security, and user experience.
Implement Citrix Profile Management and Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS)
Utilize Citrix Director for real-time monitoring and diagnostics
Manage Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway configurations
Conduct regular updates and patch management for Citrix components
Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Citrix-related issues
Firewall-Specific Duties:
Configure and manage firewalls, including rule creation, policy management, and threat detection
Monitor firewall performance, ensuring secure and efficient network traffic flow
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on firewall configurations
Troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related issues
Stay updated with the latest firewall technologies and best practices
VPN-Specific Duties:
Implement and maintain VPN solutions, including site-to-site and remote access VPNs
Monitor VPN performance to ensure secure and reliable connectivity
Troubleshoot and resolve VPN-related issues
Ensure VPN configurations comply with security policies and best practices
Provide support for remote users accessing the network via VPN
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or commensurate experience
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Citrix Certified Professional)
Extensive experience in network architecture, design, and implementation
Experience with VPN tunneling and secure remote access solutions
Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms
Citrix-Specific Experience:
Extensive experience with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
Experience with Citrix Profile Management and Citrix Provisioning Services
Experience with Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway configurations
Proficiency in managing Citrix Cloud environments
Solid knowledge of Citrix Director for monitoring and diagnostics
Proven track record of optimizing Citrix environments for performance and security
Firewall-Specific Experience:
Experience with configuring and managing firewalls from vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Check Point
Experience with conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments on firewall configurations
In-depth knowledge of firewall technologies, including stateful inspection, packet filtering, and next-generation firewalls (NGFW)
Proficiency in creating and managing firewall rules, policies, and threat detection mechanisms
Proven solid troubleshooting skills for resolving firewall-related issues
VPN-Specific Experience:
Extensive experience with VPN technologies, including site-to-site and remote access VPNs
Experience with monitoring and optimizing VPN performance
Proficiency in configuring and managing VPN solutions from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet
Solid understanding of VPN protocols (e.g., IPsec, SSL/TLS, L2TP)
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex VPN-related issues
Proficiency with firewall configuration and management
Solid knowledge of Citrix NetScaler and Zscaler technologies
Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for network automation
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Proven solid communication and documentation skills
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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.