Systems Administrator -Windows

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here . 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. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field. 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 Microsoft Windows IIS Web Server, Application Pools HA/DR, Windows Failover Cluster MS SQL Server Administration Disaster Recovery Project Management Work from home within Arkansas, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, North Dakota, or Minnesota. Configuration Management (CM) * Disaster Recovery (DR) * Linux Server Administration * Office Softwares * Technical Project Management * Web Server Administration * Windows Server Management * 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. * 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. This position is identified as level three (3). The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual. 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.