Senior System Administrator

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Fertility assistance

Caregiver leave

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Incentive pay (EPIP)

Job summary

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Senior System Administrator to oversee the organization’s information-services infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. You will guide technology decisions, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to balance cost and strategic objectives.

This role offers flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid or onsite) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy, with opportunities to contribute to large-scale

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies and architecture.
• Experience with networking, security, OS, storage, and disaster recovery.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills for impact assessment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support 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 during non-working hours for upgrades, system outages, and configuration changes.

Skills

Infrastructure concepts

Networking

Security

Operating systems

Storage

Disaster recovery

Project management

Documentation

Communication

Job description

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.
• Family Comes 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 written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.