Systems Administrator I

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Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Provide support for operating systems, networks, storage systems and tape library as defined by departmental requirements.&nbsp; Maintain and monitor the infrastructure environment.&nbsp; Deploy the release of new technologies as well as design, install, configure, maintain and perform testing of operating systems, networks, and related utilities and hardware.&nbsp; Follow defined procedures to monitor systems and resolve problems.&nbsp; Work on one or more base work initiatives.&nbsp; May support one or more systems or applications of low to medium complexity.</span></strong>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Perform routine maintenance tasks for infrastructure systems.</li> <li>Perform health checks based on checklists.</li> <li>Monitor system-operating capacity in terms of disk space, tape storage and CPU utilization.</li> <li>Monitor hardware/software activities and resource utilization for capacity planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify problems and optimize performance, as needed.</li> <li>Prepare performance and control reports. Validate test results.</li> <li>Provide feedback on test results.</li> <li>Analyze and report on operational metrics to understand performance and to ensure success in process improvements.</li> <li>Provide production support.</li> <li>Troubleshoot problems by analyzing root causes and evaluating multiple options.&nbsp;</li> <li>In case of failure events, notify users, and fix the problem or escalate to senior members</li> <li>Recommend procedures and controls for problem resolution or create temporary solutions until permanent solutions can be implemented.</li> <li>Document problem status and resolution.</li> <li>Report security issues when appropriate. Adhere to security requirements.</li> <li>Test and execute backup and disaster recovery for operating systems, databases, and servers.</li> <li>Document new or modified functions, test activities and results according to policies and procedures.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1502.row1" class="contentlinepanel" title=""> <p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">NETWORK AND TELECOM DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Install, configure and maintain approved telecom/network hardware and software components.&nbsp; Maintain telecom systems or WAN, LAN and local Internet, remote access, VPNs, and connectivity protocols. Implement predetermined telecom/network software or hardware changes. Establish WAN, LAN, device profiles, device environments, directories, and security for networks being installed. Monitor facilities bandwidth requirements and schedule requests for additional bandwidth. Adjust bandwidth on a daily or weekly basis.&nbsp; Provide support for connectivity or related network/communication issues for the user community. Monitor installed telecom equipment.<br /></span></p> </div> <div class="staticcontentlinepanel">&nbsp;</div> <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1558.row1" class="contentlinepanel" title=""> <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1574.row1" class="inlinepanel" title=""><span class="subtitle">Qualifications</span></div> <span class="blockpanel"><span class="">&nbsp;</span></span> <p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Associate's degree in related field preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">One (1) year of relevant technology work experience required.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Basic knowledge of system environments, servers, storage devices, information security, or networks/ telecommunications required.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Analytical thinking skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to work independently, or within a team environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Data gathering and reporting skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">The ability to be flexible and adapt easily to changes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</span></li> </ul> </div>