Mainframe Systems Administrator

The Clearing House • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Support current and future implementations of Unisys ClearPath MCP mainframes and related system software and hardware with a goal of maintaining maximum performance and reliability in the TCH mainframe environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a combination of equivalent education and experience in systems configuration, programming, and integration
• Knowledge of systems programming concepts such as table and bit manipulation, messaging, queuing, database organization and disk I/O
• Experience with Unisys ClearPath Libra mainframe hardware installation and configuration including: OPS console, System Editor, OC Manager, Network connectivity, Storage network connectivity
• Software Installation Experience with Unisys ClearPath Software Series VM based system installation and configuration
• General knowledge of Windows networking and iSCSI concepts
• Knowledge of the integration of the Microsoft Windows server, Linux server and Unisys mainframe environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Unisys MCP mainframe operating environment and utilities including: DMSII, COMS, CCF, Security Center, System Assistant, NX/Services, OLEDB, Secure-Transport, Simple Install, Log Analyzer, CANDE / WFL, Programmer’s Work Bench, MCP based disk mirroring
• Filing incidents with Unisys support and providing supporting files such as system and program dumps
• Ability to interpret program dumps
• Extensive knowledge of the use of LOGANALYZER and the various log entries found in the SUMLOG
• Knowledge of Unisys software compilation and patching process including: Obtaining and installing Interim Corrections for MCP, Obtaining and installing Interim Corrections for system software, Compiling system software with local patches
• Unisys networking concepts: TCP/IP routing and addressing, Libra network host initialization files, NX/NET as used in the Libra environment, Win RPC
• Mainframe storage and SAN setup configuration skills (EMC storage arrays and Cisco MDS switching)
• Knowledge of cloud service providers (AWS & Microsoft Azure) and general cloud computing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Performing highly technical system configuration and programming.
• Installation and configuration of mainframe systems and related devices for network and storage system connectivity
• Work collaboratively with other Operations and Technology teams, users, and product stakeholders
• Serve as an internal consultant to systems development staff for information on components of the operating system including file management routines, system performance analysis and software enhancements
• Develop utility software to perform system or application related automation tasks
• Programs and supports mainframe related PC server and desktop scripting
• Supports PC server and desktop configuration of applications that interface with mainframes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees