Systems Engineering Manager (Remote)
Remote
Employer: | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield |
Category: | Information Technology |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Description | |
Resp & Qualifications PURPOSE: The Manager of Platform Engineering is responsible for the operational responsibilities including design, availability, performance, security, capacity planning, troubleshooting and license management of the CareFirst On-Prem Server Virtualization and Storage Infrastructure and the Azure/AWS Cloud Operations. Candidate is also responsible to maintain DNS which are critical tools for all CareFirst infrastructure and applications. Position requires the necessary experience and technical skills to oversee project management, installation, configuration and 24x7 operational support of the cloud/on-prem infrastructure, operating systems, storage, backup/recovery and supporting software. The position requires strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills. Additionally, it requires strong budget skills to meticulously manage a multi-million-dollar budget. Candidate requires strong troubleshooting, project management, and effective communication skills to extend beyond the Server Infrastructure team to ensure clear collaboration with other technical teams and vendors on complex infrastructure designs and difficult troubleshooting. It requires the ability to multi-task effectively, supporting multiple products, running projects and troubleshooting seamlessly. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position manages people. QUALIFICATIONS: Education Level: Bachelors degree Experience: 5 years of experience in IT Operations or Systems Support, or total equivalent work experience. Must show demonstrated success in management and leadership of highly technical teams. Proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects and to deliver projects on time and on budget. Requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required with multiple infrastructure groups. Experience in full life cycle project management. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 1-year Supervisory experience or demonstrated progressive leadership experience. Experience with fully virtualized/private cloud environments and Azure Cloud environments including IaaS/PaaS, IBM Power Series, VMware, Windows OS, Red Hat Linux, NetApp, Pure Storage, EMC Backup and more. Must have at least 6-7 years managing a team. Preferred Qualifications: Broad knowledge of CareFirst organization and operations. Experience with project management tools such as MS Project. Experience with best industry practices for project management (including resource estimating, tracking, metrics, gap analyses, and project mid-point reviews). Experience with both mainframe and client/server technology. Experience with other tools specific to the area managed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Salary Range Disclaimer The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). Department Servers Equal Employment Opportunity CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Where To Apply Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers Federal Disc/Physical Demand Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. Sponsorship in US Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship #LI-MK1 |