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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior VTAM Systems Programmer Analyst - **Company:** BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Databases, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Disaster Recovery, Payment Systems, Graphical User Interface, Tivoli Management Framework, Systems Analysis, IT Management, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Mainframes, Network Protocols, Productivity Software, Service Pack, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Spatial Data Infrastructures, System Programming, System Software, TCP/IP, Computer Networking Systems, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-vtam-systems-programmer-analyst-sc--00a278a5-62d4-43f5-97bb-e2536237a70d ## About the Role Systems/Internals Programming, IBM VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), Systems Analysis, MIPS Processors, Network Operations Center, Healthcare, Spatial Data, Technical Leadership, Government, Process Improvement, * 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 10 years of required work experience (see "required work experience") OR * 12 total years required work experience. 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. Required Software and Other Tools: * Standard office equipment. We Prefer That You Have The Following: * VTAM experience. * General Mainframe z/OS System Programming Skills. * Hands on experience with SMPE, SMTP, FTP, SNMP. * TCP/IP and SNA network protocols experience. * Policy Agent Experience (such as TTLS, IPSEC, IDC, etc….). * Running Packet Traces. * Assembler Experience for customizing exits. * Support products such as Connect: Direct, CL/SS, Supersession, and/or Netview. * Mainframe Communication experience. ## Description 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., Responsible for ensuring all systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure. 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 expertise for systems software., position. Please note that occasional onsite meetings in Columbia, SC may be requested. W@H status is subject to change based on employee performance and/or business need., * Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems and perform problem resolution. Identify issues that the vendor is responsible for and refer those issues appropriately. * Review and design system software and hardware builds analyzing system options and the impact on the overall systems infrastructure. Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards. * Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software. Schedule system downtime in a way that minimizes user impact. * Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for additions or changes to systems, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall systems infrastructure. To determine if requested changes are possible, review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. * Provide technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. May evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management. In coordination with Project Leads and senior level staff, provide input on proposals that could potentially impact systems. * Assist in the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions across the enterprise. * Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.