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Salary $75,000 - $85,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Job title: associate engineer, mainframe support
Location: winston-salem, nc or dallas, tx
Salary: $75k-85k + 15% bonus
Position summary:
An associate engineer works as a member of a high-performing, high-security, development team and applies software or systems engineering methods and techniques to the design, development, integration, qualification and/or support of products and tools within one or more limited area of expertiseThese areas include but are not limited to: operating systems, mission critical database technologies, compilers, security (network and enterprise servers), server virtualization, message processing/messaging queuing, platform level systems management, release tooling/automation, and enterprise performance characterization.
Associate engineers are involved in the full product development life-cycle from requirements gathering through design, implementation, testing and supportThese products are the primary bank transfer solution, chips, as well as applications for automated clearing house (ach) transactionsOur software is written in both modern technologies (e.gJava, c, c++, .net) and system proprietary languages (algol)Our environments include windows, linux, vmware and the unisys clearpath libra mcp os environments.
Qualifications required:
Bachelor`s degree in computer science or mathematics, or a combination of equivalent education and experience in systems and integration
Knowledge and ability to effectively program utilizing algol, cobol or other equivalent high-level mainframe computer programming languages
Knowledge of systems tuning techniques such as messaging, queuing, database organization and disk i/o, both physical and logical
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, users, and all management levels
Qualifications desired:
Knowledge of unisys mainframe operating environment and utilities including:
Clearpath mcp software series, dmsii, coms, ccf
Securitycenter, assistant, nx/webstation, nx/services
Oledb, secure-transport, simpleinstall, loganalayzer
Cande, editor, nx/edit, mcp based disk mirroring
Pay for use model and mips tracking, ops console
System pcd editor, ocmanager
Unisys networking knowledge including:
Tcpip routing and addressing
Clearpath mcp software series network host initialization files
Nx/net as used in clearpath mcp software series environment
Win rpc, mqmcp
Storage and san setup and configuration skills (in particular emc storage products and cisco san switches) using clearpath mcp software series system editor for the pcd and ocmanager on the ops console, emc unisphere for the emc vmax and cisco fabric manager and command line for san zoning
Intermediate knowledge of integration of emc vmware, microsoft windows server os and unisys clearpath mcp software series
Essential functions and responsibilities:
Learn an area or product relying on team for domain knowledge
Receive task estimates typically from team leader/mentor with some input
Implement defined tasks that maintain and enhance code to meet changing customer/industry needs
Perform initial analysis of problems in defined areas
Assist in gathering information to aid in problem debug and resolution
Fix defects in defined areas of code with assistance
Create clear and accurate change/patch documentation
Write/run tests in defined product areas and document problems found
Software projects encompass the complete software life cycle from design through implementation coordinates activities with other departments within the information systems division, users and vendors of system software
Supports the installation and configuration of clearpath mcp software series and attached clearpath mcp software series devices for network connectivity to all necessary internal and external remote hosts
Supports the installation and configuration of san storage, both disk and switches, for necessary connectivity to mainframe systems
Serves 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
Develops utility software to perform systems or applications related special functions
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
Performance standards:
Maintain production system uptime goals
Implement new software and hardware with no production impact
Complete assigned projects on time
Physical demands and work environment:
Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walkingThe working environment is generally favorableLighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etcWork is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
· 24/7 environment w/ on-call support necessary
· remote to start, then must work out of one of the two local offices (there is a hiring manager sitting in each office)
Flexibility note: we are flexible with experience for this role and attitude goes a long way for usWe are very open to someone with a great attitude and willingness to learn, but less experience w/ unisys mainframe, who understands basic networking (hw, sans storage, unix windows servers, etc.) but hungry to learn
Job type: full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
On call
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Covid-19 considerations:
This position will be remote to start, and will eventually start going back to the office on a slow transitional basis, starting no sooner than january 2022.
Application question(s):
Do you have previous experience working in a 24/7 support environment?
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
