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# IT System Administrator

- **Company:** Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service, Inc.
- **Location:** Meridian, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $66,353.0 - $92,894.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Server Applications, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Application Portfolio Management, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Databases, Data Validation, Information Technology Operations, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73411416-it-system-administrator

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field of study or equivalent work experience (in lieu of degree, two years' relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)
 * Applicable certification(s) +2 years additional experience
 * Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field of study + 2 years additional experience

Required Experience: 1-3/+ years IT experience, to include

 * Application administration and system architecture knowledge
 * Basic database knowledge (SQL or similar)
 * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with ability to learn new technologies
 * Effective communication and documentation skills
 * Preference for IT applications support experience at enterprise-level in healthcare-related environment, To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

## Description

Our System Admins install, configure, and maintain IT Operations-supported applications and application servers. Performs software installations, upgrades, and maintenance of application environments in accordance with IT policies and procedures. Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimal performance, ensures availability and reliability of supported platforms, and resolves technical issues. This role focuses on application administration with exposure to databases and opportunities to grow into broader software and system engineering disciplines., * Installs, configures, and maintains enterprise application software and application servers

 * Performs software installations, upgrades, and patching of application environments
 * Monitors system performance and tunes systems for optimal performance and reliability
 * Troubleshoots and resolves application and system issues
 * Supports IT Operations application portfolio
 * Develops and maintains technical documentation
 * Performs testing, validation, and release support
 * Works with vendors to resolve issues and drive improvements
 * Supports implementation of functional requirements and enhancements
 * Maintains awareness of application architecture

Data and Database Support:

 * Performs basic database querying and data validation
 * Assists with data migrations and integrations

Operational Support:

 * Participates in incident, change, and problem management
 * Collaborates with cross-functional teams
 * Contributes to process improvement and automation


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