Senior Systems Programmer/Analyst
About The Position
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Systems Programmer/Analyst to support zLinux Services and the Hybrid Cloud team. The role supports platform, build, security, compliance, and operational tasks on the zLinux S390x platform. The team describes itself as collaborative, with open communication and mutual support in resolving issues. The position is responsible for ensuring systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure. It involves writing or debugging programs that maintain and control systems software, including operating systems, networked systems, and database systems, and providing technical and disaster recovery expertise for systems software. This position requires a security clearance that requires U.S. citizenship. It is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future. The work environment is fast-paced and multi-platform, and may require action and response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to support customers’ technical business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field.
- Eight years of IT experience, including extensive systems programming experience.
- Alternatively, an associate degree plus two additional years of job-related experience, for a total of 10 years of required work experience; or 12 total years of required work experience.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Thorough understanding of operating systems and foundation architecture.
- Extensive knowledge of systems programming, graphical user interfaces, control languages, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of currently used programming productivity tools and their use.
- Advanced knowledge and skills in analyzing system software and making recommendations for performance enhancements.
- U.S. citizenship to obtain the required clearance.
- This position is not eligible for current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- zVM experience.
- ServiceNow experience.
- Disaster recovery experience.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems; resolve problems and refer vendor-responsible issues appropriately.
- Review and design system software and hardware builds, analyze system options and their impact on the overall systems infrastructure, and develop and document frameworks for integrating and implementing changes to technical standards.
- Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software, and schedule system downtime to minimize user impact.
- Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for system additions or changes; evaluate feasibility and determine how to address requests while maintaining appropriate systems infrastructure.
- Assess system capabilities, workflows, and scheduling limitations to determine whether requested changes are possible.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams as appropriate.
- Evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management as appropriate.
- Coordinate with project leads and senior staff to provide input on proposals that could affect systems.
- Assist in establishing and implementing standards and guidelines for the design of enterprise technology solutions.
- Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
Benefits
- Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Nine paid holidays.
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
- Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount.
- Tuition assistance.
- Service recognition.
- Employee assistance.
- Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
