Team Lead, Server Engineering

bcbsms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Team Lead Server Engineering in Flowood, MS, to plan and lead the Server Engineering team, guiding the research and implementation of new systems and supporting existing infrastructure.

The role drives technology projects around servers, SAN, monitoring, patch management, AD, and backup and disaster recovery, with a focus on reliability, recoverability, and alignment with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years’ experience with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and in supporting server related infrastructure.
• Must have experience in leading technology related projects.
• Must have good understanding of Microsoft Windows Active Directory.
• Must have a thorough understanding of current networking technologies, security administration, and backup & disaster recovery technologies and solutions.
• Must be proficient in use of LAN technologies and current corporate standard desktop productivity applications as well as project management and visual documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the Server Engineering team in researching and implementing new systems.
• Support existing server infrastructure and related software.
• Lead technology projects involving servers, SAN, monitoring and patch management.
• Develop technical recommendations to improve the technology environment.
• Ensure production technology is available and performing as expected.
• Plan and lead efforts to improve the business recovery environment and participate in semi-annual recovery tests.

Skills

Team leadership

Windows Server

Project leadership

Networking concepts

Security administration

Backup & DR

LAN technologies

Documentation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Monitoring systems

Patch management tools

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 Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for planning and leading the Server Engineering team in the research and implementation of new systems as well as the support of existing systems.The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for leading technology projects that involve servers, SAN, monitoring and patch management systems.The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible to lead in the development of technical recommendations to improve the technology environment and meet corporate strategic goals.The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for ensuring the production technology environment is available and performing as expected.The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for planning and leading efforts to improve the business recovery environment, as well as leading and participating in the semi-annual business recovery tests.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Math or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years’ experience with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and in supporting server related infrastructure and software.
• Must have experience in leading technology related projects.
• Must have good understanding of Microsoft Windows Active Directory.
• Must have a thorough understanding of current networking technologies, security administration, and backup & disaster recovery technologies and solutions.
• Must be proficient in use of LAN technologies and current corporate standard desktop productivity applications as well as project management and visual documentation tools.

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.