Server Systems Engineering II

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Server Systems Engineer II to lead installation, configuration, documentation, and maintenance of corporate servers, server applications, and storage systems.

The role requires a BS in CS or related field, 5+ years in tech support/administration, and strong skills in Active Directory, Exchange, VMware, and Linux. It also emphasizes accuracy, communication, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Math, or related field required.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a technology support and administration role required.
• Industry server level certification such as MCITP, MCSE, VCP, or Linux related certifications or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with network directory services such as Microsoft Active Directory.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with messaging systems such as Microsoft Exchange.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Working Linux knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills required.
• Must work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail keeping quality results as the central focus of all work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, configure, document, and maintain corporate servers and storage systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and research technology trends.
• Provide support to department personnel and resolve critical issues as they occur.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Exchange

VMware

Linux

Job description

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At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our ‘be healthy’ culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

The Server Systems Engineer II is responsible for planning and leading the installation, configuration, documentation, and maintenance of corporate servers, server applications, and storage systems. The Server Systems Engineer II will manage vendor relationships, conduct research related to technology trends, provide support to other personnel within the department and division, and respond to and resolve critical issues as they occur.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Math, or related field required.
• Industry server level certification such as MCITP, MCSE, VCP, or Linux related certifications or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a technology support and administration role required.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with network directory services such as Microsoft Active Directory.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with messaging systems such as Microsoft Exchange.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Working Linux knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills required.
• Must work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail keeping quality results as the central focus of all work.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.