System Administrator

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

  • Topeka, Kansas
  • 17 days ago
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    Skills

    • Access Controlunmatched
    • Anti-Virus Softwareunmatched
    • Applications Securityunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • Hardware Componentsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Incident Responseunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Securityunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Security Attacksunmatched
    • Security Complianceunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Software Upgradesunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Hardwareunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • User Account Administrationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Vulnerability Scannersunmatched

    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 Cyber Security System Administrator is responsible for managing and securing the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of critical systems. This role involves deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting security tools, managing IT and vendor risk, monitoring system performance, and implementing security best practices. This position works closely with other security engineers, IT teams, and business units to enforce security policies, respond to incidents, remediate security vulnerabilities, and support compliance with regulatory requirements.

    "This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

    What you'll do

    • Administer and maintain servers, networks, and other IT systems to ensure optimal performance.

    • Install, configure, and update software and hardware components for systems.

    • Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.

    • Ensure system security by implementing best practices for firewalls, antivirus software, backups, and user access controls.

    • Provide technical support for users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner.

    • Perform system backups and disaster recovery procedures.

    • Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring proper access control and security compliance.

    • Collaborate with IT teams to plan and implement software and system upgrades or enhancements.

    • Document system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and other relevant information for team use.

    • Assist with network management, ensuring seamless connectivity across the organization.

    • Respond to system alerts and perform root cause analysis on issues to prevent recurrence.

    • Manage cloud-based infrastructure and services (if applicable), ensuring integration with on-premises systems.

    • 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.

    What you need

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    • Experience working with network and application vulnerability scanners.

    • Knowledge and understanding of security frameworks.

    • Capable of communicating directly with all areas of the company regarding vulnerabilities and risk.

    • Ability to lead monthly patch management meetings and follow-up meetings to ensure patches for servers and endpoints are being implemented timely.

    • Knowledge and understanding of application and network security threats and

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTopeka, Kansas

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