Associate Systems Engineer

BCBSM•Fort Lauderdale, FL

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us. The Impact You Will Have Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join our team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to learn and grow in the systems engineering field. In this role, the Associate Systems Engineer will assist with system administration and automation tasks, primarily using PowerShell, collaborate with team members to support technical initiatives and resolve issues, as well as learn and apply new technologies and processes under guidance. The Systems Engineer, Associate is responsible for the execution of standards and guidelines that drive the design of technology solutions including implementing solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, servers and applications across the enterprise. Performs analysis and evaluation of customer technical and analytical requirements. Assists in planning, developing testing and documenting systems and provides follow up to ensure success of the environment.

Requirements

2+ years' related experience or Bachelor's degree. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
1 year experience in an IT capability/technology.
Cloud Service Provider Certification (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, etc.) - required within 1 year of employment
Acquiring basic knowledge of infrastructure design, implementation, administration, planning, developing.
Acquiring basic knowledge of technical, business, and industry.
Developing oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Developing human relations skills to effectively interact with leadership and management, peers, business partners and vendors.
Developing basic skills at systems, creative, critical and analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving.
Developing basic understanding of the standards and deliverables to ensure integrity of the systems engineering process.
Acquiring basic knowledge of internal area applications.
Developing skills at hands-on communication, collaboration and leadership.
High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Performs support and maintenance on existing systems and documentation.
Analyzes customer requirements for new or existing projects to determine feasibility and time required.
Develops moderate to complex infrastructure interactions to ensure the security, stability, recoverability, and access to systems and information.
Participates in cross-functional initiatives on the development and implementation of enterprise-wide major installations, upgrades and process changes.
Facilitates knowledge sharing by creating and maintaining detailed, comprehensive documentation and diagrams.
Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies to better serve the enterprise architecture needs.
Performs systems support activities and may include required participation in an on-call rotation for support of systems outside of normal business hours.
Participates in structured cross-functional processes including architecture, change, risk, resiliency, incident, problem, CMDB, and asset management.