System Administrator

Why Join Us?

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  Experience working with network and application vulnerability scanners.

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  Knowledge and understanding of security frameworks.

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  Capable of communicating directly with all areas of the company regarding vulnerabilities and risk.

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  Ability to lead monthly patch management meetings and follow-up meetings to ensure patches for servers and endpoints are being implemented timely.

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  Knowledge and understanding of application and network security threats and vulnerabilities to be able to provide cybersecurity recommendations to leadership. 

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  Ability to work closely with infrastructure and application teams to advise and support remediation efforts to close vulnerability exposure to new threats in the wild and verify the organization’s security posture against them.

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  Capable of serving as a point of contact for new and existing vulnerability-related questions/issues.

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  Ability to provide and present security metrics to management related to risks across the environment.

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  Perform regular and critical maintenance activities on security systems as required.

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  Ability to research and conduct security assessments on new and existing vendors to ensure their security controls align with best practice standards.

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  Work directly with business areas and their vendors to identify and resolve risks.

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  Knowledge and understanding of security policies and standards.

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  Ability to follow Project Management practices for implementing projects and changes.

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  Skilled in maintaining technical documentation and designing procedures for new technology.

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  Capable of preparing system charts, workflow diagrams, and cost-benefit analysis summaries.

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  Strong leadership and meeting participation skills.

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  Ability to stay updated on technology developments.

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  Proven experience in mentoring and providing training.

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  Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).

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  Understanding of essential business operations.

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  In-depth knowledge of infrastructure architecture (database, messaging, security, OS, networks, storage, business continuity/disaster recovery).

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  Ability to evaluate infrastructure processes and conduct gap analysis.

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  Familiar with industry architecture standards.

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  Proficient in Change Management/Release processes.

• 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 is required as applicable.

• Minimum of two years’ experience in I.T. and/or application development required.

• Minimum of five years’ experience in I.T. and/or application development required.

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

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

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

• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other IT-related tools.

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

Compensation

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay 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.

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.