System Administrator

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Topeka, Kansas

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Access Control, Anti-Virus Software, Applications Security, Auditing, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Data Recovery, Dental Insurance, Disaster Recovery, Firewalls, Fitness, Hardware Components, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Incident Response, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Network Administration/Management, Network Security, Performance Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Compliance, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Patches, Software Upgrades, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Hardware, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, User Account Administration, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vision Plan, Vulnerability Scanners

LOCATION

Topeka, Kansas

POSTED

8 days ago

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
- Incentive pay program (EPIP)
- Health/Vision/Dental insurance
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
- Fertility/Adoption assistance
- 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
- 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Cyber Security System Administrator is responsible for managing and securing the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of critical systems. This role involves deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting security tools, managing IT and vendor risk, monitoring system performance, and implementing security best practices. This position works closely with other security engineers, IT teams, and business units to enforce security policies, respond to incidents, remediate security vulnerabilities, and support compliance with regulatory requirements.

"This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

What you'll do

Administer and maintain servers, networks, and other IT systems to ensure optimal performance.

Install, configure, and update software and hardware components for systems.

Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.

Ensure system security by implementing best practices for firewalls, antivirus software, backups, and user access controls.

Provide technical support for users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner.

Perform system backups and disaster recovery procedures.

Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring proper access control and security compliance.

Collaborate with IT teams to plan and implement software and system upgrades or enhancements.

Document system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and other relevant information for team use.

Assist with network management, ensuring seamless connectivity across the organization.

Respond to system alerts and perform root cause analysis on issues to prevent recurrence.

Manage cloud-based infrastructure and services (if applicable), ensuring integration with on-premises systems.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Must be accessible via mobile services (i.e. text, voice, data) during non-working hours for upgrades, system outages, and configuration changes.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Experience working with network and application vulnerability scanners.

Knowledge and understanding of security frameworks.

Capable of communicating directly with all areas of the company regarding vulnerabilities and risk.

Ability to lead monthly patch management meetings and follow-up meetings to ensure patches for servers and endpoints are being implemented timely.

Knowledge and understanding of application and network security threats and

System Administrator

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Topeka, Kansas

About the Company

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

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