Systems Administrator

Join Our Growing IT Team!Rooted in Wyoming! We are Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming: a not-for-profit health insurer with offices throughout the state. Ever since a small group of caring, persistent Wyoming women helped us put down roots in 1945, everything we do is aimed at better health care for the people of Wyoming.Our Vision: We envision a future where integrity, compassion, and trust define a local health insurance experience. Committed to doing the right thing for our members, employees, and community, we strive to protect and contribute to the health and care of all we serve.Our Mission: provide our members with access to local health insurance solutions that prioritize health, care, and well-being for those who call Wyoming home.Systems AdministratorAs the Systems Administrator with the BCBSWY IT Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the company's IT infrastructure - including servers, networks, and software - operates securely, efficiently, and reliably. You will create and manage virtual infrastructure using VMware ESXi, allocating server capacity across multiple virtual machines. You will conduct system backups, support disaster recovery planning and testing, and perform tasks related to the planning and execution of integration and acceptance testing. You will also assist in developing system documentation and user training materials as needed. In addition, you will perform periodic upgrades to server and network storage systems and manage the organization's Microsoft Infrastructure.You will collaborate closely with all other BCBSWY IT administrators to support shared initiatives and maintain consistent operational performance. You will work with host site support personnel to maintain remote applications and ensure reliable access for end users. You will provide management with weekly and special reports to ensure that issues, trends, and processing requirements are identified and addressed in a timely manner. Additionally, you will serve in a backup capacity for other team members as needed or assigned, supporting continuity and stability within the IT environment.To be successful in this role, you will need in?depth knowledge of both Linux and Windows server environments, along with experience working with cloud service providers. You must be able to implement system security policies, manage firewalls, and maintain secure configurations across the infrastructure. Strong capability in managing virtualized environments is essential. A desire to learn new skills and work with new technologies is critical for continued growth and effectiveness in this position.Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in information technology or a related field; directly related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. A minimum of two years of directly related work experience—typically in cloud administration, Microsoft 365 administration, or a related field—is required. Certification in CompTIA and Microsoft technologies is strongly preferred. Additional preference will be given to candidates with specialized training in Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Active Directory, Linux/Windows servers, ESXi, VMware, or those actively pursuing continued education in Information Technology.BCBSWY Employees EnjoyBest-In-Class Health Insurance at minimal to no-cost for BCBSWY employees! PLUS many other benefits along with highly competitive compensation!Our compensation program is reviewed for competitive market match on an annual basis and employees are eligible for annual merit increases. Monthly incentives that are based on individual and company performance are also available to eligible employees and members of our Sales Team can realize generous performance-based commissions.At BCBSWY our employees are provided best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays in addition to PTO annually, plus 8 paid volunteer hours, various wellness programs, and a dress code of "Dress for Your Day!" which can mean jeans every day (depending on your role).Serving Those Who Call Wyoming HomeOur positions are all based in Wyoming. Depending on the department and the position, eligible employees may be offered limited In-Office/WFH flexibility (for those positions that are offered limited WFH, there will be a required number of In-Office days per week/month depending on department). Executive level employees are required to reside full-time in Wyoming.Our Selection ProcessTypically includes the following (NOTE: process steps may differ depending on role applied for)Review of your completed application and any additional submitted materials (e.g., cover letter, certifications, etc.) for minimum qualifications and skills alignment.Confirmation of Wyoming residency, intent to become a Wyoming resident, or reasonable commuter distance if Colorado resident.Recruiter Phone Screen.Possible Self-Assessment and/or Questionnaire.Initial interview with Hiring Manager.Possible 2nd Interview with Hiring Manager and/or additional Team members.Comprehensive Background Check.BCBSWY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility; we DO NOT sponsor applicants for work visas.BCBSWY is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the application, selection, and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io