Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

Team Lead, Server Engineering

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Team Lead, Server Engineering who can plan and design enterprise architecture infrastructure. This senior level information technology professional is a true hybrid - leader, architect and subject matter expert. They bridge the gap between business strategy and hands-on technical implementation, overseeing the design, deployment and management of large-scale server, storage and virtualization environments.

If you are a Server Engineer who specializes in Windows Operating Systems, supporting server related infrastructure and software, BCBSMS is looking for you!

As a leader of the Server Engineering Team, this position is responsible for the research, planning and implementation of new systems while supporting existing systems. Technology projects led by this Server Systems Engineer involve servers, storage area network (SAN), monitoring, patching, cloud and server infrastructure. This role ensures high availability and security of all corporate server systems as tasks are automated, security patches are applied, and virtual technologies are configured to maintain optimal performance.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assigns tasks/projects to team members, providing technical guidance as needed and appropriate training as required.
  • Develop project plans to prioritize tasks and resources, provide accountability associated with projects to ensure projects are well planned and communicated.
  • Leverage the technical expertise of the team to develop recommendations for system enhancements to improve the technological environment.
  • Manages the performance of assigned technology environments, monitoring the systems to identify any issues while assisting with problem diagnosis, resolving issues and installing preventative software.
  • Leads semi-annual business recovery testing along with researching and planning activities related to business recovery testing improvements.

The Team Lead, Server Engineering brings strong leadership skills to create a climate where team members want to do their best. With a business consultant mindset, this Team Lead translates organizational goals into technical requirements, assessing and selecting the best technologies to bridge gaps between current and future state. As emotionally intelligent individuals, they negotiate mutually acceptable solutions for team members, stakeholders and vendors, focusing on common ground and optimal outcomes.

This Position Requires:

  • Bachelor of Science in computer science, math, related field or equivalent experience.
  • Eight years' experience supporting server related infrastructure and software.
  • Eight years' experience with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.
  • Expert knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems with an inherent knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Ability to plan and design infrastructure from an enterprise architecture perspective with comprehensive understanding of network, security and cloud technologies.
  • Ability to automate tasks via PowerShell or other tools and identify additional opportunities for automation.
  • Skilled at gathering data relevant to technologies utilized by the team, interpreting findings and producing analytical reports.
  • Capacity to act as 24x7 escalation point for alerts/problems and availability to provide 24x7 support in after-hours, weekend and holiday support.

What to Expect:

A work environment with a focus on your health which allows you to thrive. The walking track, onsite gym and café are just a few of the highlights of the campus. Monthly Team Blue events allow you to meet new people and quickly become a member of the team.

With a highly competitive compensation package that includes medical benefits, 401k, ample paid time off and a schedule that supports true work/life balance, you could continue your career in an organization focused on building a healthier Mississippi.

How to Apply and the Process:

  • Set up a Workday account and complete your application process.
  • Attach a copy of a resume and cover letter.
  • Check your email for updates.
  • Processes may include phone screen, testing, in-person interview (s), skill-based assessments, background and drug testing.

Bring your experience, expertise and dedication to working for our customers.

It’s good to be Blue!

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

About Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we work daily to help Mississippians find their personal answers to this question through health and wellness partnerships with quality healthcare providers, employer groups and community leaders across the state. Our goal is to help each person along their journey to a healthier life… their Blue Wellness Journey.

Our health and wellness benefits are designed to support our members in understanding their health and in receiving the care they need at the right time and place, beginning with establishing a healthy relationship with a Primary Care Network Provider through an annual wellness visit at no out-of-pocket cost.

We partner with our Network Providers to ensure the highest quality, evidence-based care is provided in each care setting from primary care to specialty care through our Primary Care Home, Blue Distinction+ Centers of Excellence and Maternity Care Quality initiatives.

We partner with employer groups to make every workplace a healthy workplace by providing tools and information to help employees take ownership of their health and understand and make the most of their benefits, all while working to manage health and healthcare costs.

We partner with community leaders and organizations to make healthy living resources available to all Mississippians through the work of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, our support of the arts and culture and our Team Blue volunteers.

These partnerships and our dedicated team of employees are making a difference every day, in our communities and in the lives of each person we reach.

So, what does it mean to be healthy? The answer is about you, your health, your life… and all its possibilities.

Live healthy. Live Blue.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Flowood, Mississippi
Year Founded
Unknown
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