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Senior System Administrator
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas —Kansas
- $108,640 - $135,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
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Senior Systems Administrator
Shamrock Trading Corporation —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- System design
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DevOps)
Garmin International, Inc. —Olathe, KS
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
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Sr. Cloud Systems Administrator
Dairy Farmers of America —Kansas City, KS
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
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Wyandot Behavioral Health Network —Kansas City, KS
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- On call
- Background check
- Azure
- Research
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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- Full-time
- 5 years
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Senior System Administrator

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas -
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Job Details

Full-time
$108,640 - $135,800 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Caregiver leave
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Gym membership

Qualifications

Content creation for technical audiences
Application systems
Project management experience in technology
Team leadership
Technical documentation
Systems architecture experience within technology
IT service management
Disaster recovery
Information security
Databases
High school diploma or GED
Computer networking
Managing projects
Technical writing experience within technology
System security
Stakeholder relationship building

Full 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 available immediately upon hire

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

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

Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.

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

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package

Incentive pay program (EPIP)

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers

Fertility/Adoption assistance

2 weeks paid caregiver leave

401(k) plan matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Senior System Administrator serves as the senior technical administrator for Information Services responsible for maintaining and optimizing the 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 strategic objectives.

“This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy.”

What you’ll do

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

Analyze business and technical requirements and develop infrastructure solutions that support organizational objectives.

Lead and support infrastructure projects using established project management methodologies.

Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure 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.

Provide technical 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 and maintaining technical 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 is required as applicable.

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.

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 technical expertise in Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) preferred

Experience supporting enterprise scale Azure environments preferred

Demonstrated experience managing enterprise load balancing solutions that support highly available and resilient production workloads preferred

Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technologies, including VMware/Omnissa Horizon, preferred

Physical Requirements

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

$108,640 - $135,800

IT&S 17

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.

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.

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