The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity, you will have:

• An associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Microsoft MCSE or VMware VCP Certification
• Four to six years of experience supporting a LAN in a medium to large environment, with strong knowledge of storage / SANs and IIS / web administration
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, ASP, SOAP, XML, and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
• Solid working knowledge of virtualization technologies, IIS, SharePoint, and SQL Server
• Three years' experience with Microsoft Windows or VMware administration Quick question for you - click here
• Core OS tuning for web operations on Windows Server 2008; Security fundamentals for web operations
• Strong skills with Windows scripting or PowerShell
• Working knowledge of EMC VNX and CLARIION storage and experience administering EMC Unisphere and PowerPath
• Experience in complex computer system problem solving and performance tuning
• Experience using VMware and/or other virtualization software is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of MOST of the following:
  • MS Project and basic project management skills
  • TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, and interoperability with various network devices such as load balancers, switches, routers, and firewalls
  • Windows Servers and Workstations
• Basic understanding of MS SQL and Oracle databases, and SAN architecture
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications, Symantec Antivirus, Internet Explorer, VPN, and remote access

Preferred but not required:

• A bachelor’s degree in MIS or Computer Science
• Healthcare industry experience
• Working knowledge of network tools such as Visio, Wireshark, etc.
• Working knowledge of Visual Studio, Nolio, or Team Foundation Server
• Licensure/Certification, such as:
  • A+ or Server+
  • Network + or equivalent
  • Security + or equivalent
  • Microsoft Certification
  • Systems Administration / System Engineer certification in Microsoft, VMware, and/or Unix
  • Hardware / software vendor certifications such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Nortel, etc.

In addition to your technical skills, you will need the following competencies and characteristics:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical, internal and external stakeholders
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with those you're supporting, as well as long-term relationships with those with whom you often interact
• Flexibility and the ability to change priorities as the work demands
• The ability to:
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Mentor other team members as required
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

The Role

Reporting to the LAN / Network Manager, you will join a team of six that supports about 260 users on site. You'll be responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware, OS, storage, system-level tools, and networking of select server systems. You also will work closely with Web Developers to implement and troubleshoot web applications. Specific platforms and devices include Cisco Blade Servers, NetApp & EMC storage, and Brocade switches. Quick question for you - click here

More specifically, you will:

• Be the primary resource for maintaining and administering the web hardware and OS instances
• Support Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), Windows OS and VMware environments
• Install and evaluate third-party software tools and operating systems
• Install system enhancements and assist in hardware, software and data utilization analysis to ensure maximum efficiency and effective use
• Work with system developers, testers, network engineers, and client representatives to support and improve processing efficiency through systems and business process improvements
• Maintain (or create as needed) technical/process documentation
• Apply corporate standard Systems Development Methodology and Project Management concepts appropriately to ensure systems and business goals are met or exceeded
• Understand the business unit drivers and implement projects, enhancements and processes to support business goals

At times you may be required to work flexible hours to manage workflow. You will participate in a rotating on-call shift and, when you are on (once every six weeks or so), you will carry a duty pager and respond to network or system outages in a timely manner. The duty starts on Friday and ends on Thursday, and then you'll have the next day off for a three-day weekend. On-call rarely requires more than 10 hours a week, and you can handle most issues from home.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Molina

Professional development -- at Molina we support your professional development, and you'll learn new technologies and processes. Our team is small, and we all wear multiple hats, so we cross-train everyone. We also reward performance and offer strong performers the opportunity to explore areas beyond their job description. Your success in this role could set you up to pursue multiple opportunities within our organization, particularly if you are open to relocation.

Support and autonomy -- you'll spend three days at our corporate offices in Long Beach, California, learning about our company and our markets. You'll enjoy the support you need to succeed but, once you're up to speed, you'll enjoy the autonomy to take ownership of your responsibilities, managing day-to-day tasks with little oversight.

Variety -- there always is lots going on, so we can promise you'll never be bored. You'll work with a wide range of levels and titles, technical and non-technical people, and our external customer. There will be new technologies to learn, interesting problems to solve, projects to work on . . . no two days will be exactly the same.

Help those who need it most -- Molina Healthcare provides services for members receiving Medicaid or Medicare, as well as other government services. We enjoy working with diverse populations and promoting diversity company-wide. You will use your talents to support an organization that serves people who have greater needs, and you can feel proud about the difference you will make in their lives.

High-performance company -- since our founding in 1980 we have grown from a single health clinic to a multi-state industry leader. We continue to post strong numbers; our 2011 premium revenues were $4.6 billion, up 15% over 2010, while annual cash flow from operations was 40% higher than in 2010, at $225.4 million. Guidance for 2012 is set at $5.8 billion in premium revenue.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive benefits that include all you would expect, such as insurance and PTO, plus some pleasant surprises. For example, we provide two paid days off annually for employees to perform volunteer work at the charity of their choice, tuition reimbursement for those continuing their education, and more.

Keys to Success

Your technical knowledge will be essential, of course, but just as important will be the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with Developers and others. Because this is a smaller team, you'll need to be willing to step in and help as necessary, even in areas beyond your job description. You also will need to be able to manage multiple activities and priorities.

We have a solid team in place, and we're looking for someone who can integrate well, add value, and support our collaborative, service-oriented approach. You should be self-motivated, proactive and independent, and you'll need to remain adaptable as Molina grows, and as the Medicaid environment evolves.

About Molina

MMS is uniquely positioned to help state agencies meet their health care administration and MMIS goals. We currently hold contracts with the states of Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey, and West Virginia, as well as a contract to provide drug rebate administration services for the Florida Medicaid program. As part of the Molina Healthcare family, MMS is the only solution of its kind implemented by a health care company with more than 30 years of experience supporting state Medicaid and other government-sponsored programs.

Molina Healthcare, Inc. is a multi-state healthcare organization with flexible-care delivery systems focused exclusively on government-sponsored healthcare programs for low-income families and individuals. We are among the most experienced managed healthcare companies serving patients who have traditionally faced barriers to quality healthcare, including individuals covered under Medicaid, and Medicare, the Healthy Families Program, state Children's Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) and other government-sponsored health insurance programs.

Quality is a top priority for Molina, and all eligible Molina health plans are accredited by the National Committee on Quality Assurance, while Molina's 24-hour nurse advice line is accredited by URAC.

Molina has operations in California, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Washington, Florida, Louisiana, Idaho, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, and Wisconsin. It also has 17 primary care clinics in California, two clinics in Washington, three in Virginia and one clinic in both Florida and New Mexico. Molina's corporate headquarters are in Long Beach, California.

Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/V/D