Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies
Other companies come and go but for more than seven decades weve been part of the national landscape with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina and much more. We are one of the nations leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy consider joining our team!

Description

Position Purpose:

Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software such as operating systems networked systems and database systems. Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software. Performs work under minimal supervision. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

This position requires a security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship to obtain.

This position requires occasional afterhours support (may include weekends)
Rotational oncall

What You Will Do:

• 40 Research and analyze complex systems software problems and issues to implement workable solutions or escalate as appropriate.
• 40 Install test and maintain systems software including installing updates upgrades and patches initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage and modifying code to correct errors.
• 10 Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
• 5 Participate in planning and of disaster recovery procedures.
• 5 Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform oncall rotation.

To Qualify For This Position Youll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelors in a job related field
• Or 4 years job related work experience
• Or Associates and 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience:

• 4 Years IT experience including varied programming experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques basic database philosophy database management and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.

Required Software and Other Tools:

Standard office equipment.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Experience working in a Mainframe CICS environment
• Hands on experience with the latest z/OS Versions and Release levels and Products including CICS CICS Explorer SMF JCL SMPE TSO SDSF RACF SVC Dumps MQ CA Sysview TCP/IP CAFC IPCS DB2 IMS VSAM.
• Experience with Mainframe Disaster Recovery / Data Center Rotations.
• Proficient in the use of JCL and working with various vendor utility programs. Debugging experience
• Knowledge of COBOL Assembler and CICS API

Work Environment: Fast paced multiplatformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid annual leave the longer you work here the more you earn

Nine paid holidays

Onsite cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

Tuition assistance

Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications.This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews.

We participate in EVerify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age race color national origin sex religion veteran status disability weight sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally as a federal contractor the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities females disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email or callext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a casebycase basis.