Senior System Administrator

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

6 weeks paid parental leave

401(k) plan matching 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Senior System Administrator to serve as the senior technical administrator for Information Services, maintaining and optimizing the organization's infrastructure to meet business needs and service-level expectations.

You will guide technology decisions, mentor team members, and collaborate with senior leadership to balance performance, cost, and long-term objectives. This role supports remote, hybrid, or onsite work per policy.

Qualifications

• Eight years of IT experience in infrastructure or application support.
• Experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure and projects.
• Strong knowledge of AD, virtualization, and Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support assigned infrastructure technologies for reliability and performance.
• Lead infrastructure projects using PM methodologies and maintain docs.
• Design and maintain infrastructure architecture, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor performance, perform upgrades, and implement improvements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Networking & security

Systems administration

Project management

Technical documentation

Communication

Prioritization

ITIL/COBIT/Agile

Mentoring

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Technical certification

Tools

VMware Horizon

Azure

AD FS

Windows/Linux servers

Active Directory

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.

• 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 availableimmediatelyupon hire

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individualsin a work environment that promotes flexibility.

• Trustand Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansaswith over 80 years of commitment,compassionand community.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Basecompensationis only onecomponentof your competitive Total Rewards package

• Incentivepayprogram (EPIP)

• Health/Vision/Dental insurance

• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers

• Fertility/Adoptionassistance

• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave

• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health & fitness benefits,discountsand resources

Job Summary

The Senior System Administrator serves as the senior technical administrator for Information Services responsible formaintainingandoptimizingthe 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 strategicobjectives.

“This position is eligible to workremote,hybrid or onsitein accordance withour Telecommuting Policy.”

Whatyou’lldo

• Administer and support assigned infrastructure technologies to ensure reliability, availability, and performance.

• Analyzebusiness and technical requirements and develop infrastructure solutions that support organizationalobjectives.

• Lead and support infrastructure projects using established project management methodologies.

• Design, implement, andmaintaininfrastructure 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.

• Providetechnical 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 andmaintainingtechnical documentation, procedures, and standards.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.

• Knowledge of IT service management, change management, and industry best practices such as ITIL, COBIT, and Agile.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School preferred. Technical training with certification in assigned technology isrequiredas applicable.

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in I.T. and/or application developmentrequired.

• Demonstratedexperience with managing assigned technology by performing regular and critical maintenance tasks within defined service levels preferred.

• Experience supporting .NET and Java-based applications in Windows and Linux server environments preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory technologies, including AD CS, with deep technicalexpertisein Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) preferred

• Experience supporting enterprise scale Azure environments preferred

• Demonstratedexperience managing enterprise load balancing solutions that supporthighly availableand resilient production workloads preferred

• Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technologies, including VMware/OmnissaHorizon, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Manual dexterity tooperatea keyboard, mouse, and other IT-related tools.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment, including attending meetings in person or virtually.

Compensation

$108,640 - $135,800

IT&S 17

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal ofretainingand growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faithestimate,it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair,equitablepay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.