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Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Magellan Health Services

United StatesFull-time$105–179K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$105–179K/yr
Location
United States
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Principal Infrastructure Engineer sets technical strategy and standards for Magellan’s IBM i platform and leads infrastructure engineering, reliability, security, and high-availability initiatives. The role also leads and develops an infrastructure team, manages staffing and performance, coordinates projects and customer communication, and supports budgeting and 24x7x365 coverage. It requires 7+ years of related experience, including at least 3+ years designing, building, and maintaining secure infrastructure systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IBM IASP/IASPI/OLPARHMCPowerVCBRMSPowerHA SystemMirrorGeographic MirroringRemote JournalingPerformance EngineeringCapacity ForecastingCost ModelingSecurity ArchitectureAuthoritiesAuditingEncryptionKey ManagementHIPAASOCHITRUSTPTF/LIC ManagementFirmware ManagementObservabilityPostmortemsResilience TestingAgile MethodsCloud EnvironmentsCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCoachingTeam Building

Qualifications

7+ Years Related Experience3+ Years Infrastructure ExperienceBachelor's in Computer and Information Science

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

United States

Full time

R00000070936

Principal Infrastructure Engineer (IBM i / iSeries)

  • Sets technical strategy and standards for the IBM i platform.

  • Defines platform guardrails, SLOs, and RTO/RPO objectives.

  • Architects ASP/IASP, I/O, and network patterns across LPAR, HMC, and PowerVC environments.

  • Leads HA/DR strategy utilizing: BRMSPowerHA SystemMirror for iGeographic mirroringRemote journaling

  • Drives performance engineering, capacity forecasting, and cost modeling.

  • Owns security architecture including authorities, auditing, encryption, and key management aligned to HIPAA, SOC, and HITRUST requirements.

  • Directs lifecycle and reliability programs, including PTF/LIC/firmware management, observability, postmortems, and resilience testing.

  • Leads migrations, platform refreshes, and cross-functional infrastructure initiatives.

  • Mentors engineers and establishes IBM i engineering standards and best practices.

This position leads an infrastructure team and coordinates projects to meet client needs. Builds a strong team by setting example, encouraging T-shaped skills and provide the necessary training and mentoring to accomplish these goals. Coaches the team to grow the capabilities of other engineers on the team as well as providing administrative support. Ensures that's the standards and procedures are followed during design and implementation of information systems. Responsible for monitoring the systems to ensure the highest level of infrastructure performance. Works with customer to define epics and refine requirements into actionable stories. Conducts employee reviews, staffing and other resource management tasks.

  • Sets team goals and prioritizes tasks to align with company and department objectives. Communicates these goals to team members. Measures progress and results of team performance.

  • Ensures that all work is getting accomplished by making assignments and monitoring tasks. This includes balancing work between Database Administrators, Leads, and Supervisors, and ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed.

  • Manages all aspects of team staffing including hiring, employee retention, employee development and training. Assesses and evaluates individual capabilities using clear and consistent performance standards. Provides feedback and coaching to staff both formally and informally.

  • Coordinates, guides and mentors project management efforts performed by staff to ensure all tasks are completed successfully and on time.

  • Assists staff in maintaining constant communication with customers, both internal and external, to facilitate analysis and troubleshooting to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

  • Acts as liaison to assigned SBUs and management team to stay abreast of changing departmental needs.

  • Provides status reports to Management as appropriate, highlighting risks and issues.

  • Assists with budget preparation and management.

  • Manages to 24x7x365 staff coverage.

  • Special projects as assigned by management.

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

7+ years of related experience including a minimum of 3+ years of designing, building and maintaining high quality, secure infrastructure systems in IT, experience working with Agile Methods and modern data center and cloud environments.

Experience moving across different departments within IT to gain a broader perspective of the business/industry.

Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures.

Critical thinker.

Demonstrated problem solving techniques.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to coach and build skills within the team.

Experience in health care, insurance or related field.

General Job Information

Title

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Grade

30

Work Experience - Required

IT

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required

Education - Preferred

Bachelor's - Computer and Information Science

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:

$105,230

Salary Maximum:

$178,890

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Magellan is the employer of choice for hard working people interested in making a difference in the health care industry and in the communities where we work and live. Our strong culture of caring is the common thread in both our business strategy and our work environment. We value professional growth and development, total health and wellness, rewards and recognition as well as employee unity. Magellan is a place where you can thrive.

Magellan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era status, or any other factors protected by law.

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