Unisys MCP System Administrator

SDI Presence • Downers Grove, IL

20d • $105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Unisys MCP System Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the Unisys ClearPath MCP environment. This role ensures system reliability, security, performance, and availability of mission-critical mainframe applications. The administrator supports daily operations, system configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting while collaborating with infrastructure, application, and vendor teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Alternatively, equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• 12 years of experience of professional IT/ system administering and some experience with Unisys ClearPath MCP
• Hands-on experience with system operations, job control, and workload management in a production environment
• Strong understanding of MCP operating system architecture, system commands, and utilities
• Experience managing batch and online processing, including job queues and scheduling
• Knowledge of disk/storage management, file structures, and data handling within MCP
• Familiarity with system performance monitoring and tuning (CPU, memory, I/O)
• Understanding of system-level security, user administration, and access controls
• Experience troubleshooting system, job processing, and performance issues
• Ability to support system upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document processes, procedures, and system configurations
• Effective communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unisys Enterprise Output Manager.
• Knowledge of Virtual Tape Library (VTL) systems.
• Experience working on HR and Payroll Systems.
• Familiarity with legacy systems and their integration with modern technologies.
• Knowledge of the AB Suite runtime environment and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Unisys MCP operating system, including system configuration, startup, shutdown, and upgrades
• Manage system consoles and operator functions to support daily operations
• Control job queues, scheduling, and workload prioritization
• Monitor batch and online processing to ensure timely and accurate execution
• Manage Azure Pipeline scripts
• AB Suite MCP Build Process
• AB Suite MCP Application
• Configurations
• Database
• Ispecs
• Reports
• Manage user accounts, roles, and access controls within the MCP environment
• Enforce security policies and support audit and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of DASDL
• Database Utilities
• MCP SQL
• Administer disk storage, file systems, and data sets
• Execute backup, recovery, and archival processes to ensure data integrity
• DSI Virtual Tape Library and Tape Manager Utilities
• Monitor system performance and resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O)
• Identify and resolve performance issues to maintain system efficiency
• Support system connectivity and communications between MCP and external systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve communication-related issues
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
• Ensure recovery processes meet organizational continuity requirements
• Utilize MCP utilities for system management, diagnostics, and reporting
• Maintain system logs and operational reporting
• Maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues and support system improvements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, company-provided Life Insurance, Short and long-term disability.
• Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Paid time off and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level