Senior Storage Systems Programmer Analyst

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

. Ensure systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive systems programming expertise, with a thorough understanding of operating systems and infrastructure architecture. Capable of providing technical guidance, disaster recovery support, and evaluating system software for performance enhancements.

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Extensive Systems Programming ExperienceAdvanced Knowledge Of Operating SystemsTechnical Guidance For Project TeamsDisaster Recovery ExpertiseAnalytical And Logical Thinking Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems ProgrammingDebugging ProgramsAnalyzing System SoftwarePerformance EnhancementsIntegration MethodologiesQuality AssuranceGraphical User InterfacesControl LanguagesTechnical Standards DevelopmentDisaster Recovery Support

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem ResolutionCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

IBM z/OSLuminex Mainframe Virtual TapeDELL EMC PowerMaxSMS ACS RoutinesISMFHSM ConfigurationRMM ConfigurationDino Software T-REXIBM TDMF For z/OSDFSMSdss

Industry Keywords

Systems InfrastructureTechnical StandardsVendor Software PackagesEnterprise Technology SolutionsSecurity PatchesAudit Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure
Write or debug programs for operating systems, networked systems, and database systems
Provide technical and disaster recovery expertise for systems software
Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems and perform problem resolution
Identify vendor-responsible issues and refer them appropriately
Review and design system software and hardware builds, analyzing system options and infrastructure impact
Develop and document frameworks for integrating and implementing changes to technical standards
Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software
Schedule system downtime to minimize user impact
Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for systems changes
Evaluate feasibility of systems changes while maintaining appropriate infrastructure
Provide technical guidance to project teams and evaluate vendor software packages
Provide input on proposals that may impact systems
Assist in establishing and implementing enterprise technology solution standards and guidelines
Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in a job related field
Associates degree plus an extra 2 years of job-related work experience for a total of 10 years of required work experience, or 12 total years of required work experience
8 Years IT experience including extensive systems programming 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 utilized programming productivity tools and their use
Advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing system software and making recommendations for performance enhancements
This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred: IBM z/OS storage environments; Luminex Mainframe Virtual Tape (MVT) and storage pools; DASD device initialization and configuration; DFSMSdss full volume and logical dataset dump and restore; SMS ACS routines; ISMF; HSM configuration and administration; SMS storage group utilization; RMM configuration and administration; Dino Software T-REX and UDM; IBM TDMF for z/OS; DELL EMC PowerMax and SRDF replication; zEDC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
Benefits eligibility beginning the first of the month following 28 days of employment