Senior VTAM 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 vendor software packages to enhance system performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Extensive Systems Programming ExperienceAdvanced Knowledge Of Operating SystemsAnalytical And Logical Thinking SkillsExperience With Mainframe z/OSHands On Experience With SMPE

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Hard Skills

Systems ProgrammingOperating SystemsGraphical User InterfacesControl LanguagesDevelopment MethodologiesQuality AssuranceIntegration MethodologiesPerformance EnhancementsPacket TracesAssembler

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem Resolution

Tools & Technologies

SMPESMTPFTPSNMPConnect:DirectCL/SSSupersessionNetviewPolicy AgentTCP/IP

Industry Keywords

Disaster RecoverySystems SoftwareInfrastructure ImpactTechnical StandardsVendor Software Packages

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SMTPTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure
Write or debug programs supporting 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 technical-standard changes
Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software
Schedule system downtime to minimize user impact
Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for system additions or changes
Evaluate feasibility of requested changes while maintaining appropriate systems infrastructure
Provide technical guidance to project teams and evaluate vendor software packages
Provide input on proposals that may impact systems
Help establish and implement 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 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
VTAM experience preferred
General Mainframe z/OS System Programming Skills preferred
Hands on experience with SMPE, SMTP, FTP, SNMP preferred
TCP/IP and SNA network protocols experience preferred
Policy Agent Experience, such as TTLS, IPSEC, IDC, etc. preferred
Experience running packet traces preferred
Assembler experience for customizing exits preferred
Experience with Connect:Direct, CL/SS, Supersession, and/or Netview preferred
Mainframe Communication experience preferred
Not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future

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
Opportunity to develop skills, advance careers and contribute unique abilities