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 we’ve 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 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. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Our Database Administrators (DBA) work closely with application teams to ensure database configurations meet business and customer needs. The Database Systems Programmers (DBS) team is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe platform. Together, the DBA and DBS teams focus on enhancing system performance, reliability, and resource efficiency. Composed of skilled and motivated individuals, our shared goal is to deliver exceptional customer service through improved product stability and quality.

Description

This position will participate in an on-call rotation and occasional after hours and weekend work.

Position Purpose:

Work as part of a team to support business applications, participate in project activities as assigned, create databases and/or database objects, perform database performance monitoring and tuning, participate in Disaster Recovery Exercise activities, participate in on-call rotation, work incident and outage tickets involving production and non-production databases, and perform data migrations.

What You'll Do:

• Identify opportunities to reduce data redundancy, trends in data uses, and single sources of data.

• Plan, design, enforce, and audit security policies and procedures that safeguard the integrity of and access to enterprise systems, files, and data elements. Evaluate and recommend security products, services, and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

• Provide management with risk assessments and security briefings to advise them of critical issues that may affect client or corporate security objectives. Perform database backup/recovery responsibilities.

• Create and modify database objects and make recommendations for adaptation of new technologies or policies. Troubleshoot applications performance problems. Follow departmental work instructions and documentation when performing job duties.

• Conduct end-user training where applicable.

Work Environment:

• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

This position requires a clearance which requires U.S. citizenship to obtain.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.

Degree Equivalency:

• Associate's degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 7 years of required work experience (see "required work experience").

OR

• 9 total years required work experience.

Required Work Experience :

• 5 years of IT experience including varied database administration experience.
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable data management programming languages and tools.

• Able to identify areas where existing data security policies and procedures require change and need to be developed.

• Knowledge of the methodologies and technologies that depict the flow of data within and between technology systems and business functions/operations.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to configure database parameters and to diagnose and resolve performance problems.
  

Required Software and Other Tools:

• Standard office equipment.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Db2 Mainframe experience.

• Experience with ServiceNow.

• Experience with IBM Products.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Proficiency in researching and resolving technical issues efficiently.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

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

• On-site 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 with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

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 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 mycareer.help@bcbssc.com 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.

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