Associate Systems Engineer - Enterprise Tools (Remote)

CareFirst, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); A distancia; USD 66.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to assist in defining and developing system requirements and coordinating the design of subsystems for full integration. The role emphasizes performing independent technical investigations in system design and driving improvements across engineering processes.

Key duties include installation, tuning, upgrades, and maintenance of computer systems, automation of app deployment, and root-cause analysis to prevent incidents.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in IT or CS required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with system engineering tools and web technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Install, tune, upgrade, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems and perform OS administration.
• Automate installation and configuration of applications in dev and prod environments.
• Develop techniques to prevent problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Evaluate new systems with tests, research, and performance analysis; determine integration issues.
• Continue professional development through workshops and networking.

Conocimientos

System engineering

Programming languages

Web technologies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Descripción del empleo

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE

Assist in the definition, designs, and development of system requirements. Helps coordinate design of subsystems and integration of total system. Analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies. Conducts independent technical investigations in systems design.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Installs, tunes, upgrades, troubleshoots, and maintains all computer systems relevant to the supported applications including all necessary tasks to perform operating system administration, user account management, disaster recovery strategy and networking configuration.
• Automates the installation and configuration of applications in development and productions environments.
• Develop and implement techniques to prevent system problems, troubleshoots incidents to recover services, and supports root cause analysis.
• Evaluates new systems by performing in-depth tests, including end-user reviews. Researches software and related products to support recommendations and purchasing. Determines systems integration issues by evaluating components; developing and completing performance tests; analyzing test data; studying project requirements; analyzing user and potential user input; evaluating similar and related products and systems. Develop system automation and system integration of business processes.
• Improves engineering job knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct reports, however, may informally lead teams in a matrix environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of system engineering tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages and web based technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate to solve technical problems across teams.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Salary Range: $66,168 - $131,417

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Desktop/Conference, Facilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.