Team Lead, Server Engineering

Overview

On Site
USD 70.00 - 80.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Virtualization
Research
Open Systems
Team Leadership
Recovery
Computer Science
Mathematics
Active Directory
Computer Networking
Security Management
Backup
Disaster Recovery
LAN
Productivity
Project Management
Documentation
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Architecture
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems
Windows PowerShell
Reporting
Information Security
Hypervisor
Servers
VMware
VMware View
Virtual Desktop
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Linux
Tier 2
Dell
EMC
Backup Administration
Storage
Microsoft
HATS
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Top Skills' Details
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Experience in systems/datacenter/servers including the Microsoft stack and virtualization technologies
3. experience as a lead (could be as a project lead, team lead, defacto team lead without the title, etc)
Description
*** Hair follicle drug screen required. Test goes back previous 6 months. ***
*** This position requires a Bachelor's Degree. ***
BCBS is seeking a Team Lead over Server Engineering.
The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for planning and leading the Server Engineering team in the research and implementation of new systems as well as the support of existing systems. The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for leading technology projects across all open systems infrastructure. The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for leading in the development of technical recommendations to improve the technology environment and meet corporate strategic goals. The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for ensuring all production technology environments are available and performing as expected. The Team Lead Server Engineering is responsible for planning and leading efforts to improve the business recovery environment, as well as leading and participating in the semi-annual business recovery tests.
Job-Specific Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Math or related field or equivalent experience required.
8+ years' experience with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and in supporting server related infrastructure and software.
Must have experience in leading technology related projects.
Must have good understanding of Microsoft Windows Active Directory.
Must have a thorough understanding of current networking technologies, security administration, and backup & disaster recovery technologies and solutions.
Must be proficient in use of LAN technologies and current corporate standard desktop productivity applications as well as project management and visual documentation tools.
Must have working knowledge of cloud technology.
Must be able to plan and design infrastructure from an enterprise architecture perspective.
Must have expert knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems.
Must be able to automate tasks via PowerShell or other tools. Includes identifying tasks that are good candidates for automation.
Skilled in data gathering, reporting, and analysis as related to technology used by team.
Must have strong understanding of Information Security concepts.
Must have working knowledge of development concepts and processes.
Technologies at BCBS:
- VMWare Hypervisor (98% virtual with 600 virtual servers and less than 10 physical) - they are exploring other options to move off VMWare depending on their potential price increases. Their VMWare contract is up May 2025.
- VMWare Horizon View for virtual desktops (500 of their 600 users have a virtual desktop)
- Primarily Windows server with a few Linux
- Pure SAN is primary storage solution
- Nimble SAN for tier 2
- Dell/EMC SAN for backups
Skills
server, lead, systems, storage, Microsoft, virtual
Top Skills Details
server,lead,systems,storage,Microsoft,virtual
Additional Skills & Qualifications
This person should be very team oriented and willing to cross collaborate among multiple teams. This person should also be prepared to wear multiple hats.
o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Flowood,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2025.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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