At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. **Position Summary** The Network Analyst is a critical member of our retail network operations team at CVS. In this role, you will ensure the reliability and performance of our network connectivity across 9,500 retail locations by monitoring the ServiceNow ticket queue, rapidly diagnosing issues, and coordinating resolution with broadband carriers. You will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive root cause analysis and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). You will be actively engaged with our SD-WAN technology and management of switches installed at each store. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills directly contribute to the operational excellence of our nationwide retail network. **Required Qualifications** + **Technical Experience:** + At least 2 years of experience in network operations or a related technical support role. + Solid understanding of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting, particularly within a retail or enterprise setting. + Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies; familiarity with Juniper 128T is preferred. + **Operational Skills:** + Proven ability to effectively monitor and manage incident ticket queues using ServiceNow or similar platforms. + Demonstrated experience in assessing, diagnosing, and resolving network performance issues in a timely manner. + Ability to participate in and contribute to root cause analysis sessions and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing MTTR. + **Interpersonal & Communication Skills:** + Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, broadband carriers, and other key stakeholders. + Strong team-oriented mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach to network incidents. **Preferred Qualifications** + **Certifications:** + Relevant network certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper Networks Certified Associate, or other industry‐recognized credentials. + **Advanced Technical Skills:** + Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise or retail network environments. + Understanding of Juniper switch configurations and network monitoring tools. + Familiarity with ITIL practices and a service management framework will be an added advantage. + **Collaborative Experience:** + Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary technical teams and external vendors/broadband carriers. + Exposure to projects that required extensive cross-departmental collaboration to mitigate network issues on a large scale. **Education** + **Degree Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field. + **Alternative Experience:** + Candidates with equivalent practical and hands-on experience in network operations, coupled with industry certifications, will also be considered. **Anticipated Weekly Hours** 40 **Time Type** Full time **Pay Range** The typical pay range for this role is: $21.10 - $44.99 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. **Great benefits for great people** We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: + **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** . + **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. + **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/23/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.