Mainframe Storage Technology Analyst

Southcarolinablues; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401k with company match

PTO

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a full-time on-site Infrastructure Specialist to manage lifecycle of hardware/software technologies. The role requires oversight of roadmaps, vendor coordination, and deep knowledge of IT solutions across data centers. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple IT teams and vendors, ensuring standardized best practices and effective operations. Remote sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a job-related field with preferred 6+ years of related experience.
• 4 years of specific knowledge of the supported technologies, products, and processes.
• 1 year directly supporting the technology(s) and related processes (may be concurrent).
• Knowledge of a variety of IT products and solutions and strong research capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical interviews and analysis with vendors and stakeholders to develop and track the lifecycle road map for infrastructure.
• Schedule meetings, calls, or on-site visits with vendors to stay current on technology and products.
• Review upcoming activities with vendors and stakeholders for technologies and processes.
• Research information impacting lifecycle of supported technologies and products.
• Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and desktop procedures for technology usage.
• Foster relationships and open communication with vendors, operations, architecture, and management.

Skills

IT knowledge

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Degree equivalency: Associates + 2 years of related work

Tools

IBM z/OS Mainframe

HSM

DASD Storage

DFSMS

ISMF

SMS

MVT

PowerMax

SRDF

Luminex tools

TDMF for z/OS

Dell EMC PowerMax

zEDC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically disperse data centers, including two of the nation’s largest healthcare data centers – both rated among the top five percent of data centers worldwide by MIPS. With three U.S. locations and decades of experience in government, commercial and education markets, our innovative solutions and reliable services allow clients to focus on core business and improve outcomes. Our data centers host applications process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal and commercial business.

Description Position Purpose: Maintain a portfolio of one or more hardware and/or software technologies, products, and/or processes including standards of use, life cycles, and/or product evaluation and integration. Develop and maintain an in-depth pool of technical advice and expertise to provide information and guidance of the infrastructure assigned.

Location: This position is full time and fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina (strongly preferred), State College, PA, or Dallas, TX. This position operates within a typical Office IT Environment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

What You’ll Do

• Perform technical interviews and analysis with vendors and/or stake holders to develop and track the road map/life cycle of infrastructure for hardware, software, products, and/or processes.
• May schedule regular meetings, conference calls, or on-site visits with vendors and/or stake holders to keep abreast of current technology(s), products, and/or processes.
• May review with vendor and/or stake holders, known upcoming activities associated with their specific technology(s), product(s), and/or processes.
• Research and stay abreast of all information that may impact the lifecycle of any supported technology, product, and/or process.
• Facilitate the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of best practices, policies, standards, and desktop procedures to be used by the operational units to guide the use of each technology solution or product.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and open communication with vendors, operations, architecture, and/or management staff.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need the Following

Required Education: Bachelor's in a job-related field Degree Equivalency: Associates degree plus an extra 2 years of job-related work experience for a total of 6 years of required work experience (see "required work experience") OR 8 total years required work experience.

Required Work Experience: 4 Years specific knowledge of the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes to be supported. 1 Year directly supporting the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes. (may be concurrent)

Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of a variety of information technology products and solutions. Excellent research, customer service, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills. Strong attention to detail. Good judgment. Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the IT organization.

Reviewed Software and Other Tools: Standard office equipment. Microsoft Office Suite. Software and tools will vary based on the technologies, products, and/or processes supported.

We Prefer That You Have The Following

• IBM z/OS Mainframe experience.
• Hands on Storage Administration.
• Experience with HSM, DASD Storage, and/or DFSMS.
• Coding SMS ACS routines.
• ISMF to translate, validate, and activate ACS routine, define and maintain SMS constructs.
• HSM configuration and administration.
• Monitor SMS storage group utilization.
• RMM configuration and administration.
• Creating storage management utilization reports.
• Initialization and configuration of DASD devices.
• DFSMSdss full volume and logical dataset dump and restore.
• Working knowledge of Dino Software T-REX and UDM software products.
• Working knowledge of Luminex Mainframe Virtual Tape (MVT), storage pools, LSCRUP process, and Luminex GUI.
• IBM TDMF for z/OS.
• Working knowledge of DELL EMC PowerMax and SRDF replication.
• Exploitation of zEDC.

Benefits

• 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

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 the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

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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 individuals with disabilities and protected 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 disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here's more information. Some states have required notifications. Here's more information.

Welcome

Here’s Your Smart Career Move Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s 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.