Senior Systems Programmer

bcbsms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi seeks a Senior Systems Programmer to install and maintain mainframe system software, tailor vendor products, and support other programmers. You will analyze performance data, plan capacity, and design recovery tests to ensure business continuity.

Required are a CS/Math-related degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in IBM mainframe OS programming, and DB2/IP security administration familiarity.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 10 years of IBM mainframe O/S System Programming experience.
• DB2 experience on a Mainframe is preferred.
• Experience in Storage and IOCP/HCD Administration.
• Security Administration experience preferred (CA-Top Secret).
• Knowledge of IBM OS problem determination and resolution utilities.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain systems software programs and tailor vendor-supplied packages.
• Provide technical assistance to other systems programmers and research hardware components.
• Review performance data and prepare capacity planning reports.
• Design and execute the BCBSMS Business Recovery Plan and annual tests.

Skills

IBM mainframe O/S System Programming

DB2 on Mainframe

SMP/E

Storage Administration

IOCP/HCD Administration

Security Administration (CA-Top Secret

Problem determination & resolution

MS Office proficiency

z/VM

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

Tools

CA-Top Secret

Job description

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At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

The Senior Systems Programmer is responsible for installing and maintaining systems software programs, assisting in the identification, evaluation, tailoring, and implementation of vendor-supplied systems software packages, and providing technical assistance and information to other systems programmers. The Senior Systems Programmer will identify, and research hardware system components. The Senior Systems Programmer will review performance and utilization data and prepare capacity planning reports as necessary to insure there is sufficient capacity to meet business needs. The Senior Systems Programmer will design and execute the BCBSMS Business Recovery Plan and annual tests.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• An Associate or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field OR the equivalent in related work experience is required.
• At least 10 years of IBM mainframe O/S System Programming experience.
• Systems Programming experience with DB2 in a Mainframe environment preferred.
• Experience in Storage Administration.
• Experience in IOCP/HCD Administration.
• Experience in Security Administration preferred. (CA-Top Secret)
• Must have knowledge of and experience with IBM operating system problem determination and resolution support utility programs.
• Should have experience performing system and application problem determination and resolution.
• Must have experience using SMP/E to install operating systems and program products and required maintenance.
• Must be proficient in MS Office products.
• z/VM experience preferred.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.