Systems Administrator

Deep Roots. Solid Growth. Caring People. Rooted in Wyoming! We are Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming: a not-for-profit health insurer with offices throughout the state. Our Vision is to create a local health insurance experience defined by integrity, compassion, and trust. Our Mission is to provide members with access to local health insurance solutions that prioritize health, care, and well‑being for those who call Wyoming home. Systems Administrator – IT Team Role Summary : Responsible for ensuring the company’s IT infrastructure—including servers, networks, and software—operates securely, efficiently, and reliably. Manage virtual infrastructure using VMware ESXi, conduct system backups, support disaster recovery, and perform integration and acceptance testing. Assist in system documentation and user training, perform periodic upgrades to server and network storage, manage Microsoft infrastructure, and collaborate with other IT administrators to support shared initiatives. Responsibilities Create and manage virtual infrastructure using VMware ESXi and allocate server capacity across multiple virtual machines. Conduct system backups, support disaster recovery planning and testing, and perform integration and acceptance testing. Assist in developing system documentation and user training materials. Perform periodic upgrades to server and network storage systems and manage the organization’s Microsoft infrastructure. Collaborate with other BCBSWY IT administrators to support shared initiatives and maintain consistent operational performance. Work with host site support personnel to maintain remote applications and ensure reliable end‑user access. Provide management with weekly and special reports to identify and address issues, trends, and processing requirements. Serve in a backup capacity for other team members to support continuity and stability within the IT environment. Qualifications In‑depth knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments and experience with cloud service providers. Ability to implement system security policies, manage firewalls, and maintain secure configurations across the infrastructure. Strong capability in managing virtualized environments (VMware ESXi). A desire to learn new skills and work with new technologies. Associate degree in information technology or a related field, or directly related work experience in lieu of a degree. Minimum of two years of directly related work experience—typically in cloud administration, Microsoft 365 administration, or a related field. Certification in CompTIA and Microsoft technologies strongly preferred. Specialized training in Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Active Directory, Linux/Windows servers, ESXi, VMware, or active pursuit of continued education in Information Technology is a plus. Benefits Best‑in‑class health insurance at minimal or no cost for BCBSWY employees. Competitive compensation with annual merit increases and monthly performance incentives. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off (PTO). 10 paid holidays and an additional 8 paid volunteer hours annually. Various wellness programs and a flexible dress code. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 an equal opportunity, and selection decisions are based on job‑related factors. We use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility and do not sponsor work visas. BCBSWY is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities throughout the application, selection, and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming