Team Lead, Server Engineering

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi seeks a strategic Team Lead, Server Engineering to plan, design and manage enterprise server infrastructure, including Windows/Linux systems, SAN, virtualization, and cloud technologies. You will guide the team, craft project plans, and drive analytics for system enhancements.

The role requires 8+ years of server infrastructure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to operate as a 24x7 escalation point.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in computer science, math, related field or equivalent experience.
• Eight years’ experience supporting server related infrastructure and software.
• Eight years’ experience with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.
• Expert knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems with an inherent knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory.
• Ability to plan and design infrastructure from an enterprise architecture perspective with comprehensive understanding of network, security and cloud technologies.
• Ability to automate tasks via PowerShell or other tools and identify additional opportunities for automation.
• Skilled at gathering data relevant to technologies utilized by the team, interpreting findings and producing analytical reports.
• Capacity to act as 24x7 escalation point for alerts/problems and availability to provide 24x7 support in after-hours, weekend and holiday support.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks/projects to team members, providing technical guidance as needed and appropriate training as required.
• Develop project plans to prioritize tasks and resources, provide accountability associated with projects to ensure projects are well planned and communicated.
• Leverage the technical expertise of the team to develop recommendations for system enhancements to improve the technological environment.
• Manages the performance of assigned technology environments, monitoring the systems to identify any issues while assisting with problem diagnosis, resolving issues and installing preventative software.
• Leads semi-annual business recovery testing along with researching and planning activities related to business recovery testing improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical reporting

Problem solving

Automation

Education

Bachelor of Science in computer science or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Healthy Careers Start Here

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Team Lead, Server Engineering who can plan and design enterprise architecture infrastructure. This senior level information technology professional is a true hybrid - leader, architect and subject matter expert. They bridge the gap between business strategy and hands‑on technical implementation, overseeing the design, deployment and management of large-scale server, storage and virtualization environments.

If you are a Server Engineer who specializes in Windows Operating Systems, supporting server related infrastructure and software, BCBSMS is looking for you!

As a leader of the Server Engineering Team, this position is responsible for the research, planning and implementation of new systems while supporting existing systems. Technology projects led by this Server Systems Engineer involve servers, storage area network (SAN), monitoring, patching, cloud and server infrastructure. This role ensures high availability and security of all corporate server systems as tasks are automated, security patches are applied, and virtual technologies are configured to maintain optimal performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Assigns tasks/projects to team members, providing technical guidance as needed and appropriate training as required.

• Develop project plans to prioritize tasks and resources, provide accountability associated with projects to ensure projects are well planned and communicated.

• Leverage the technical expertise of the team to develop recommendations for system enhancements to improve the technological environment.

• Manages the performance of assigned technology environments, monitoring the systems to identify any issues while assisting with problem diagnosis, resolving issues and installing preventative software.

• Leads semi-annual business recovery testing along with researching and planning activities related to business recovery testing improvements.

The Team Lead, Server Engineering brings strong leadership skills to create a climate where team members want to do their best. With a business consultant mindset, this Team Lead translates organizational goals into technical requirements, assessing and selecting the best technologies to bridge gaps between current and future state. As emotionally intelligent individuals, they negotiate mutually acceptable solutions for team members, stakeholders and vendors, focusing on common ground and optimal outcomes.

This Position Requires:

• Bachelor of Science in computer science, math, related field or equivalent experience.

• Eight years’ experience supporting server related infrastructure and software.

• Eight years’ experience with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.

• Expert knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems with an inherent knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory.

• Ability to plan and design infrastructure from an enterprise architecture perspective with comprehensive understanding of network, security and cloud technologies.

• Ability to automate tasks via PowerShell or other tools and identify additional opportunities for automation.

• Skilled at gathering data relevant to technologies utilized by the team, interpreting findings and producing analytical reports.

• Capacity to act as 24x7 escalation point for alerts/problems and availability to provide 24x7 support in after-hours, weekend and holiday support.

What to Expect:

A work environment with a focus on your health which allows you to thrive. The walking track, onsite gym and café are just a few of the highlights of the campus. Monthly Team Blue events allow you to meet new people and quickly become a member of the team.

With a highly competitive compensation package that includes medical benefits, 401k, ample paid time off and a schedule that supports true work/life balance, you could continue your career in an organization focused on building a healthier Mississippi.

Bring your experience, expertise and dedication to working for our customers.

It’s good to be Blue!

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.