Sr. Systems Engineer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations and Services team. Our company culture is built on an unwavering focus on the health of Vermonters, outstanding member experiences, and responsible cost management for all the people whose lives we touch. We offer a balanced and flexible employee-centered workplace, an onsite gym, fitness and wellness programs, a competitive salary and full benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, dependent caregiver benefits, and resources to support your ongoing personal and professional growth and development.

COMPENSATION: The base salary range for this position is $95,000-$122,000. Additional compensation opportunities and incentives will be detailed during the interview process. Please note that the range listed above is our good faith estimate of the hiring range for this role. If you are hired at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, experience, and internal equity across the current team. We also offer a robust benefits package with significant value (see below).

LOCATION: This role is a hybrid position with the expectation that the employee will be in our Berlin, VT office on Wednesdays and other days as needed with flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week. The position also requires being a part of an on-call rotation.

Senior Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.
• Design, implement, install, maintain, and administer infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations.
• Monitor overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately
• Perform root cause analysis on failed components and implement corrective measures
• Work with others to establish and improve processes and procedures
• May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.

Senior Systems Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent field, or equivalent experience.
• At least seven (7) years professional experience in information systems and/or network administration with significant network or systems engineering and architectural experience.
• Proven ability to work with infrastructure production support teams and management of external service providers.
• Professionally delivered, information architecture or systems engineering training resulting in industry certification at the network engineer or architect level (e.g., MS Certified Professional).
• Experience within the US healthcare industry is desired.
• Experience with Information Security solutions is desired.

Senior Systems Engineer Benefits:

• Health insurance (including vision)
• Dental coverage (free to employees)
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) with employer match automatic employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Combined time off (CTO) – 20 days per year 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Dependent Caregiver Benefits

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Blue Cross VT is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees respect, appreciate, and value individual differences, both among ourselves and in our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to join us in our commitment to the health of Vermonters, outstanding member experiences, and responsible cost management for all the people whose lives we touch. Learn more about our DE&I commitment at http://www.bluecrossvt.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.