Mainframe Support Specialist
Winston Salem, NC - Hybrid
Full Time
Position Summary: Support current and future implementations of the Unisys ClearPath MCP mainframes and related system hardware and software with a goal of maintaining maximum performance and reliability in the TCH mainframe environment.
Qualifications required:
- 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 in Libra 6590 mainframe hardware installation and configuration including:
- OPS console
- System Editor
- OC Manager
- EMC storage switch configuration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications desired :
- 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, Unisys pay for use model and MIPS tracking
- Experience filing support requests with Unisys support and providing supporting files such as system and program dumps
- Ability to retrieve and interpret program dumps
- Extensive knowledge of the use of LOGANALYZER utility and the various log entries found in the SUMLOG
- Knowledge of Unisys software compilation and patching processes including:
- Obtaining and installing Interim Corrections for MCP
- Obtaining and installing Interim Corrections for system software
- Compiling system software with local patches
- Knowledge of Unisys ClearPath Software Series VM based systems
- Unisys networking concepts including:
- TCPIP routing and addressing
- Libra 6590 network host initialization files
- NX/NET as used in Libra 6590 environment
- Win RPC
- Mainframe Storage and SAN setup configuration skills (EMC storage arrays and Cisco SAN switching)
- Basic knowledge of the integration of the Microsoft Windows server, Linux server and Unisys mainframe environments
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs highly technical system configuration and programming.
- Install and configure mainframe systems and related devices for network and storage system connectivity
- Coordinate maintenance activities with other Operations and Technology teams, users, and product stakeholders
- Serves as an internal consultant to application development staff for information on components of the operating system including file management routines, system performance analysis and software enhancements
- Develops utility software to perform systems or applications related automation tasks
- Additional functions and responsibilities:
- Provide support of Unisys provided desktop and server software ( Programmers' Workbench, Logon Agent, Security Center, Enterprise Output Manager, etc.)