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Positive Impact:

Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

Family Comes 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. 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 Implements infrastructure projects and system changes using established project management practices. Analyzes business requirements, assesses infrastructure impact, and identifies gaps in existing processes. Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime. Designs and documents infrastructure architecture and workflows, and defines the policies, standards, procedures, and strategic direction that guide infrastructure operations. Performs infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades while ensuring technology solutions align with service expectations, standards, and best practices. Manages infrastructure costs and negotiates service level agreements with internal stakeholders and vendors. Mentors and guides team members by sharing technical expertise, best practices, and operational knowledge. 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. Cisco, Cisco ACI, Cisco Catalyst "DNA" Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Wireless, Cisco SDA, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto, VMWare, SolarWinds, Wireshark, Allegro, Gigamon, Cloud Technologies. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, VXLAN, ISIS, LISP, QoS, IPSEC, TCP/IP, 802.1X, RADIUS, VPC, LACP, HSRP, DNS, DHCP, IPv6. High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School preferred. Technical training with certification in assigned technology is required as applicable. Minimum of five years' experience in I.T. infrastructure required. Demonstrated experience with managing assigned technology by performing regular and critical maintenance tasks within defined service levels preferred. Successful completion of the Infrastructure Advanced Learning Program is preferred. Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred. Requires the ability to lift and handle IT or office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds as part of routine job duties. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other IT-related tools. Ability to work in a standard office environment, including attending meetings in person or virtually. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account