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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive perks and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
- Job Description:
- Primary Responsibilities:
- LAN, Routing and Switching Architecture - Design, standardize, and govern Optum's global LAN and routing architectures, including data center switching. Define resilient designs that leverage routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP and EIGRP to ensure deterministic, scalable, and secure traffic flows. Produce reference architectures, detailed design templates, and technology roadmaps to guide enterprise-wide implementations.



Provide executive-level communication to ensure alignment of technical standards with Optum's strategic priorities
- Routing Protocol Optimization and Standards - Lead the development, optimization, and governance of enterprise-wide routing protocols, ensuring stability, convergence, and scalability across Optum's global footprint. Drive adoption of best practices in route redistribution, summarization, path optimization, and high-availability design. Partner with operations teams to troubleshoot, tune, and optimize complex routing scenarios, ensuring predictable and resilient outcomes across LAN and WAN environments
- Technology Innovation and Business Alignment - Evaluate and implement next-generation routing and switching technologies, working with key suppliers, including campus fabric designs, SD-Access, and advanced WAN/SD-WAN solutions. Conduct proof of concept and pilots that demonstrate improved performance, resiliency

📌 Sr Network Consultant (Hyderabad)
🏢 Optum
📍 Hyderabad