Senior Systems Programmer
Company: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Location: Flowood
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Healthy Careers Start Here 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 System 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.
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