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Systems Engineer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.

What We Need

We are seeking a seasoned Unix System Engineer to provide expert-level design, support, and integration for our critical enterprise infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our Unix-based systems, including RedHat Linux, Ansible, and VMWare.

This role is eligible for our Flex 1m Persona. For candidates local to our Boston, MA and Hingham MA offices.

Your Day to Day

Provide expertise for the design and support of Unix Enterprise Infrastructure systems, including RedHat Linux, Ansible, VMWare, ServiceNow ITIL, and Vulnerability Management. Ensure the seamless integration and synchronization of business applications, security, and infrastructure technologies, while participating in the development of infrastructure requirements with business, architecture, and solution teams. Take responsibility for production support, design, planning, implementation, functional testing, troubleshooting, and protection of corporate assets, which involves proactive monitoring of systems to support both existing and new applications. Work closely with Architects, Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers, sharing your deep technical expertise in server operating systems, VMware, and storage platforms to help lead the introduction of new technology projects into production.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties.

We’re Looking For

  • A candidate with at least 10 years of experience in server administration, with a focus on Unix and VMware environments.
  • A minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in providing Enterprise-level support for Unix solutions.
  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent professional experience will be strongly considered.

What You Bring

  • Expert-level knowledge of Unix platforms, particularly RedHat Enterprise Linux, Satellite, and Ansible.
  • Foundational knowledge or above of VMware platform.
  • Strong scripting skills and a proven ability to automate processes.
  • Expert analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Experience with monitoring solutions such as Nagios, Ganglia, or Solarwinds, and knowledge of High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow, or other ITIL-based solutions.

What You’ll Gain

  • An environment where you can exercise substantial personal responsibility and autonomy, planning your own work to meet given objectives within a clear framework of accountability.
  • The opportunity to influence your team and specialist peers internally, as well as customers and suppliers, and make decisions that directly impact the success of projects and team objectives.
  • A role where you will tackle a broad range of complex technical work, investigating, defining, and resolving intricate problems while collaborating with stakeholders who share common objectives.
  • Access to a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K plan with company matching, an annual bonus program, and comprehensive wellness resources to support your health and financial well-being.
  • Generous vacation time to help you recharge, as well as opportunities to lead and serve in the community, reflecting our passion for making a difference both inside and outside the workplace.
  • A platform to continuously absorb new technical information, apply it effectively, and maintain an awareness of developing technologies and their applications to grow professionally in an inclusive and rewarding environment.

Minimum Education Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

Location

Boston

Time Type

Full time

Salary Range: $129,857.25 - $162,470.00

The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.

As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.

At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our "How We Work" Page.

Salary : $129,857 - $162,470

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