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Why Join Us?
Make a Positive Impact:
Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
Family
Comes First
: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
P
aid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available
immediately
upon hire
Professional Growth Opportunities:
Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
Dynamic Work Environment:
Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals
in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
Trust
and Stability
:
Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas
with over 80 years of commitment,
compassion
and community.
Inclusive Work Environment:
We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
Benefits & Perks
Base
compensation
is only one
component
of your competitive Total Rewards package
Incentive
pay
program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption
assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits,
discounts
and resources
Job Summary
The Senior System Administrator serves as the senior technical administrator for Information Services responsible for
maintaining
and
optimizing
the organization's infrastructure to meet business needs and service-level expectations. This role oversees complex system analysis, project management activities, and critical maintenance to ensure reliable and secure operations. By guiding technology decisions, mentoring team members, and collaborating with senior leadership, the position helps balance performance, cost, and long-term strategic
objectives
.
“This position is eligible to work
remote,
hybrid or onsite
in accordance with
our Telecommuting Policy.
”
What you’ll do
Administer and support assigned infrastructure technologies to ensure reliability, availability, and performance.
Analyze
business and technical requirements and develop infrastructure solutions that support organizational
objectives
.
Lead and support infrastructure projects using established project management methodologies.
Design, implement, and
maintain
infrastructure architecture, standards, procedures, and documentation.
Monitor infrastructure performance and perform maintenance, upgrades, and remediation activities.
Evaluate infrastructure processes and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
Develop project estimates, resource requirements, and cost analyses to support planning and decision making.
Collaborate with business leaders, vendors, and technical teams to deliver technology solutions and service commitments.
Provide
technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to team members and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security requirements, governance frameworks, and business continuity practices.
Must be accessible via mobile services (i.e. text, voice, data) during non-working hours for upgrades, system outages, and configuration changes.
What you need
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, architecture, and system administration principles.
Knowledge of networking, security, operating systems, storage, databases, disaster recovery, and related technologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess impacts and implement effective solutions.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage complex technical projects and initiatives.
Skill in developing and
maintaining
technical documentation, procedures, and standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.
Knowledge of IT service management, change management, and industry best practices such as ITIL, COBIT, and Agile.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide technical leadership and mentoring.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School preferred. Technical training with certification in assigned technology is
required
as applicable.
Minimum of eight years’ experience in I.T. and/or application development
required
.
Demonstrated
experience with managing assigned technology by performing regular and critical maintenance tasks within defined service levels preferred.
Experience supporting .NET and Java-based applications in Windows and Linux server environments preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory technologies, including AD CS, with deep technical
expertise
in Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) preferred
Experience supporting enterprise scale Azure environments preferred
Demonstrated
experience managing enterprise load balancing solutions that support
highly available
and resilient production workloads preferred
Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technologies, including VMware/
Omnissa
Horizon, preferred
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Manual dexterity to
operate
a keyboard, mouse, and other IT-related tools.
Ability to work in a standard office environment, including attending meetings in person or virtually.
Compensation
$108,640 - $135,800
IT&S 17
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of
retaining
and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith
estimate,
it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid
.
All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair,
equitable
pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.
Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.