Summary
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
Position Purpose:
Provide senior level technical expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise’s overall systems architecture, and instrumental in analysis and recommendation of infrastructure, architecture, application and performance enhancements. Provides complex and vital knowledge critical to the setting of vision and strategies within the IT organization.
What You’ll Do:
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Serve as a technical expert resource within IT in planning, strategizing and developing resource requirements and direction for applications, architecture and/or infrastructure. Review and design system software and hardware builds analyzing system options, risks, cost vs. benefit, and impact on the enterprise business process and goals. Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
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Provide expert technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. Evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management. In coordination with Project Leads, provide input on all proposals that could potentially impact systems. May perform sizing on proposed new services and systems through simulations of system configurations and capacity modeling for multiple platforms to establish capacity requirements.
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Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for additions or changes to systems, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall systems infrastructure. To determine if requested changes are possible, review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Ensure data integrity and space requirements are met across a variety of platforms. Provide data needed to ensure reliability and availability of platforms to meet business objectives.
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Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions, including architecting and implementing solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications across the enterprise.
To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:
Required Education:
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Bachelors in a job-related field
Degree Equivalency:
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Associates degree plus an extra 2 years job related work experience for a total of 14 years of required work experience (see "required work experience")
OR
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16 years required work experience.
Required Work Experience:
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12 Years IT experience including 7 years progressive responsibility within area of expertise.
Required Skills and Abilities:
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Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
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Thorough understanding of operating systems and foundation architecture.
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Expert knowledge of the following as applicable: systems programming, graphical user interfaces, control languages, development, quality assurance, integration methodologies, and the use of currently utilized programming productivity tools.
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Expert knowledge in the analysis of system software, tools, technologies, and/or products and making recommendations for performance enhancements.
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Thorough understanding of the implications of multiple systems software products.
Required Software and Other Tools:
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Standard office equipment.
What We Prefer You Have:
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AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator).
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Proficiency in managing and automating patching processes for Windows, Linux, and MacOS systems.
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Strong understanding of AWS services and their integration with on-premises systems.
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Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation and configuration.
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Knowledge of IT security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
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Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with hybrid environments integrating BigFix and AWS.
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Familiarity with tools like Splunk, ServiceNow, or other ITSM platforms.
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Strong project management and documentation skills.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience as a BigFix Administrator, managing enterprise-level deployments.
Work Environment:
Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
What We can Do for You:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
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Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
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401K retirement savings plan with company match
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Life Insurance
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
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Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
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Tuition assistance
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Service recognition
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Employee Assistance
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Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.
Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Top Skills
What We Do
Companion Data Services, LLC (CDS), a privately held company, offers secure systems development and managed hosting services specializing in the health care industry. Our business status, financial strength and operating philosophies provide the flexibility to make long-term business decisions to support our business partners and customers without regard to the quarterly financial pressures of public commercial companies.
CDS is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with offices in Dallas, Texas and Baltimore, Maryland.
CDS delivers secure hosting and IT support services in our Columbia complex. This complex offers specialized physical, data and network security. It also features disaster recovery capabilities to meet today’s health care data protection requirements such as HIPAA, FISMA and DIARMF. Our hosting services include traditional hosting and cloud services for all aspects of technology from mainframe to distributed systems. CDS is platform agnostic and can support your unique requirements and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 certified.
For more information, please email us at:
[email protected]