Senior System Administrator

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Topeka, Kansas
  • Remote
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

    Why Join Us?

    • Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

    • FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid 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 writte

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTopeka, Kansas (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Business Practicesunmatched
    • Business Servicesunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • Cost Effectiveness Analysisunmatched
    • Database Recoveryunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Network Securityunmatched
    • Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project Developmentunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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