Systems Administrator -Windows

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Boise, ID, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$74,000.0 - $96,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Backup Devices Client Server Models Configuration Management System Configuration Distributed File Systems Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Failover Web Servers Internet Information Services (IIS) Linux System Administration
+15 more
Microsoft Office Microsoft SQL Server Windows Servers Performance Tuning Server Administration Server Supported Gaming Storage Virtualization TCP/IP Software Vulnerability Management SSL Certificate Management Scripting Load Balancing Information Technology Hardware Infrastructure Network Server

Job description

The Systems Administrator installs and maintains Windows Server operating systems and related software and/or administers activities for Windows Server operating systems, ensuring & achieving high performance of these systems., * Analyzes and evaluates user requests for server and technical operations, services, and support.

  • Assists in the developing comprehensive policy and procedure documents for the open systems server infrastructure
  • Assists other department teams with IT server management functions including configuration, operations, installation, maintenance, and performance tuning of all server hardware and software.
  • Monitors daily performance of systems and informs management of the status of the systems relative to previously established performance guidelines.
  • Performs technical duties assigned, as a member of department team(s) to enhance function and availability of the open system server environment.
  • Possesses knowledge of the strategic planning process in order to effectively maintain successful server management processes consistent with goals and objectives.
  • Researches and implements server components including software, hardware, security, administration, policies, and procedures.
  • Updates reporting mechanisms based on progression of projects.

Requirements

Microsoft Windows System Administration, Microsoft Windows Server, Systems Administration/Management, Performance Management, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Software Administration, Computer Servers, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Hardware Installation, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field. In lieu of degree, at least five (5) years of equivalent experience will be considered., * Minimum three (3) years’ direct experience with server support and implementation to include maintaining and supporting Windows Server operating systems and client-server-based applications.

  • Enterprise-level knowledge and experience with operations and procedures including configuring, tuning, monitoring, securing, and managing server software and hardware.
  • Experience managing and maintaining IIS Web Server platform, application pools, and SSL certificates.
  • Experience with Windows Failover Cluster, load-balancing, and Distributed File System

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Microsoft Windows
  • IIS Web Server, Application Pools
  • SSL Certificate management
  • HA/DR, Windows Failover Cluster
  • Distributed File System
  • MS SQL Server Administration
  • Analytical Problem Solver
  • Troubleshooting
  • TCPIP Protocols
  • Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Storage Virtualization
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Project Management
  • Technical Expertise
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Interpersonal
  • Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Oral & Written Communications
  • Technical Communication, * Configuration Management (CM)
  • Continuous Learning
  • Directory Services
  • Disaster Recovery (DR)
  • Documentation Maintenance
  • Linux Server Administration
  • Office Softwares
  • Oral Communications
  • Scripting
  • Server Backups
  • Technical Project Management
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Web Server Administration
  • Windows Server Management
  • Written Communication

Benefits & conditions

$74,000.00 - $96,000.00

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular

ADA Requirements

1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.

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