Mainframe System Admin || Charlotte, NC (hybrid -Onsite 3 days/week)

Verito Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verito Solutions in Charlotte, NC seeks a Mainframe Systems Administrator to support Unisys ClearPath MCP environments. The role is hybrid (onsite 3 days/week) and involves maintaining performance and reliability in the TCH mainframe environment.

The candidate will install/configure Libra hardware/software, manage VM-based systems, and integrate Windows/Linux with mainframe environments, requiring strong systems programming and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent education/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 (OPS console, System Editor, OC Manager, network/storage 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technical system configuration and programming.
• Install and configure mainframe systems and related devices for network and storage connectivity.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Technology teams and stakeholders.
• Provide internal consulting on OS components, performance analysis and software enhancements.
• Develop utility software to automate system tasks.

Skills

Systems programming

Windows networking

iSCSI

Unisys Libra

VM installation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

OPS console

System Editor

OC Manager

Networking connectivity

Storage networking

Software installation

VM configuration

Job description

Mainframe Systems Administrator

Charlotte, NC (hybrid -Onsite 3 days/week)

Long term contract

Position Summary

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.

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 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 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 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.

Essential Functions and 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 Additional functions and responsibilities:

Additional functions and responsibilities:

Programs and supports mainframe related PC server and desktop scripting

Supports PC server and desktop configuration of applications that interface with mainframes

Physical demands and work environment:

Work is generally sedentary in nature.

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.