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Position Purpose: Directs the gathering and organization of assessment data and results to support risk reporting and monitoring processes. Advises, designs, and/or validates the status of IT controls and processes and assists in the design of corrective actions to address control deficiencies.
Key Details: Experience auditing, configuring, developing, or administering ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Preferred. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.
- Consults with control owner(s) to innovate and implement controls to minimize/mitigate risks, vulnerabilities and threats to IT as well as improve overall control design
- Ensures stakeholders incorporate new controls and/or updates to controls into testing
- Assists with the administration and enhancement of ServiceNow IRM, including process flow development, record maintenance, workflow optimization, and data quality activities
- Ability to effectively collaborate within Agile teams and adapt to changing priorities in a sprint-based delivery model
- Work closely with key stakeholders within IT to understand the overall business environment, processes, and procedures to design, build and maintain systems of controls across IT functions
- Understands and assesses levels of risk and compliance (deriving from external and internal threats) across the enterprise
- Maintain departmental work process for IT controls
- Interface with business control personnel and provide technical guidance
- Communicates, consults, and assists in remediation of control findings and gaps with IT and business stakeholders
- Develops and/or matures metrics (KRI & KPI) to deliver reports and presentations to various levels of management personnel
- Has the ability to determine if proposed technology solutions have cross-functional impact or risks to other units and to identify areas of efficiency
- Manages stakeholders, identify, and manages issues and risks
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4 – 6 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:
One or more of the following skills are desired.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project; Microsoft Visio, ServiceNow IRM, Jira
- Experience with Data Analysis; Project Management
- Experience auditing, configuring, developing, or administering ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), or related workflow solutions
- Experience with IT controls, risk management, compliance, control testing, or audit processes within ServiceNow
- Agile/Scrum experience (sprints, backlog refinement, ceremonies, iterative delivery)
Soft Skills:
- Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Intermediate - Ability to work independently
- Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills
- Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills
- Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
- Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
License/Certification:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control preferred
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin14

- Baker Tilly Canada11

- Axon9

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- Technology & Software34
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Banking & Financial Services14
- Consulting & Professional Services10
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT engineer jobs.
- 5 or more years of IT infrastructure, systems administration, or network engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency in network protocols, routing, switching, and firewall configuration
- Active certification such as CCNP, AWS Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
- Experience with virtualization technologies including VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior IT Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Senior IT engineer postings list specific platforms, whether that's Azure, Cisco, or VMware. Pull the exact tool names from each job description and mirror them in your resume's skills and experience sections so your application clears automated filters.
Show scope, not just tasks
Hiring managers at the senior level want to see the scale you've operated at: how many endpoints you managed, the size of the infrastructure you owned, or the number of teams you supported. Rewrite bullet points to lead with that scope.
Target roles by your strongest certification
Search with your highest certification as a filter before anything else. A posting that lists CCNP or AWS Solutions Architect as required will score your application higher when your credentials match exactly, so front-load your search around what you already hold.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Prep for scenario-based technical rounds
Senior IT engineer interviews almost always include a live troubleshooting scenario or architecture whiteboard. Practice walking through a real outage or migration you led, covering what broke, how you diagnosed it, and what you changed to prevent recurrence.
Negotiate on total package, not base alone
At the senior level, on-call premiums, hardware budgets, training allowances, and certification reimbursements are often negotiable even when base is fixed. Ask for the full compensation breakdown before you accept so you can counter on the line items that matter most.
Senior IT Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior it engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior it engineers right now include Lockheed Martin, Baker Tilly Canada, and Axon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is spread across government contractors, healthcare systems, and large enterprise technology teams.
How many senior it engineer jobs are remote?
About 70% of senior it engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though on-site requirements are more common for roles tied to physical infrastructure. Cloud engineering, IT project management, and systems architecture positions tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become a senior it engineer?
You typically move into a senior it engineer role by building several years of hands-on experience across infrastructure, networking, or systems administration, then earning a recognized certification in your specialization. Demonstrating that you've led projects, mentored junior staff, or owned a critical system end-to-end is what distinguishes senior candidates from mid-level ones during the hiring process.
Can you get hired as a senior it engineer with limited experience?
Breaking in at the senior level with limited experience is difficult, but transitioning from a closely related role such as systems administrator, network engineer, or IT analyst is the most direct path. Earning a high-value certification like CCNP or AWS Solutions Architect and contributing to a visible infrastructure project can bridge the gap when your years of experience fall short of the posted requirement.
What does the senior it engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview covering infrastructure concepts, troubleshooting scenarios, and tool-specific questions. A second round often involves a live architecture or whiteboard exercise with the engineering team. Final rounds usually include a conversation with a hiring manager or department head focused on past projects, decision-making, and how you've handled production incidents.
Where can I find and apply to senior it engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior it engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing.
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