Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Senior System Administrator

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: TopekaKansasMontanaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $108,640 - $135,800 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Implements infrastructure projects and system changes using established project management practices.
  • Analyzes business requirements, assesses infrastructure impact, and identifies gaps in existing processes.
  • Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
  • Designs and documents infrastructure architecture and workflows, and defines the policies, standards, procedures, and strategic direction that guide infrastructure operations.
  • Performs infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades while ensuring technology solutions align with service expectations, standards, and best practices.
  • Manages infrastructure costs and negotiates service level agreements with internal stakeholders and vendors.
  • Mentors and guides team members by sharing technical expertise, best practices, and operational knowledge.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
  • Must be accessible via mobile services (i.e. text, voice, data) during non-working hours for upgrades, system outages, and configuration changes.

Requirements

  • Minimum of eight years’ experience in I.T. infrastructure required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and business documentation.
  • Proven ability to manage time, work independently, and collaborate effectively in team environments.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to develop estimates and manage deliverables.
  • Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and evaluate infrastructure effectiveness and perform gap analysis.
  • Demonstrated leadership in designing, operating, and evolving medium to large ‑ scale Data Center, LAN, and WAN environments.
  • Effective negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PC utilities.
  • Scripting Experience (e.g., Python, Postman) a plus.
  • Technical training with certification in assigned technology is required as applicable.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
infrastructure managementproject managementgap analysissystem performance monitoringinfrastructure architecture designscriptingData Center managementLAN managementWAN managementtechnical documentation
Soft Skills
communication skillstime managementindependent workteam collaborationanalytical skillsleadershipnegotiation skillsmentoringbest practices sharingadaptability
Certifications
technical training certification