Systems Administrator Senior

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Administrator Senior installs and maintains operating systems and related software and/or administers activities for mainframe operating system, ensuring & achieving high performance of these systems.

Requirements

• 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 five (5) years’ direct experience with server support and implementation to include maintaining and supporting open systems, operating systems and client server-based applications.
• Experience as a lead in at least one (1) large-scale project
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with operations and procedures including configuring, tuning, monitoring, securing, and managing server software and hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of shell and kernel-level programming and system-specific requirements.
• Shell Programming
• Kernel-level programming
• Microsoft Windows
• Analytical Problem Solver
• Troubleshooting
• Red Hat Linux System Administration
• TCPIP Protocols
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• Storage Virtualization
• Disaster Recovery
• Project Management
• Technical Expertise
• Detail-Oriented
• Interpersonal
• Leadership
• Multitasking
• Oral & Written Communications
• Technical Communication Skills
• Configuration Management (CM)
• Continued 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

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates user requests for server and technical operations, services, and support.
• Assists other department teams with IT server management functions including configuration, operations, installation, maintenance, and performance tuning of all server hardware and software.
• Develops comprehensive policy and procedure documents for the open systems server infrastructure.
• 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.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate groups and may act as a lead or first-level supervisor.
• Researches and implements server components including software, hardware, security, administration, policies, and procedures.
• Updates reporting mechanisms based on progression of projects.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Club Blue, a free, onsite gym to encourage exercise
• Green Leaf Grill and Green Leaf Grill Express, onsite restaurants in Little Rock that promote healthy eating
• Incentives for wellness education and exercise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior